Direct Democracy
William S. U’Ren and his associates led the way to a new political system that was so unusual that it was referred to as the ‘Oregon System’.
Here are the laws that made up the ‘Oregon System’.
Passed by the Oregon Legislature
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Australian Ballot Law - 1891
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Registration Law - 1899
Approved by the People of Oregon
- The Initiative and Referendum - 1902
- Direct Primary Law - 1904
- Home Rule Law - 1906
- Recall of Public Officials Law - 1908
- Corrupt Practices Act - 1908
- Popular Election of U. S. Senators Law - 1908
- Presidential Preference Primary Law - 1910