The progressive reform that had the effect of allowing direct democracy was the use of initiatives.
There are two forms of initiative process which are used today:
1. Citizen's initiative : Citizens write a legislative bill, which then is proposed by petition and if it gets enough popular support, the measure is placed on the ballot and is enacted into law by vote of the citizens.
2. Agenda initiative: in this process, citizens draft a proposed law , which is proposed by petition, and if it receives enough popular support, it is sent to the legislature , which decides whether to enact or implement the measure.
