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GOVERNMENT POSITIONS

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.

Founded by the activists who secured voting rights for women, the League has always worked to promote the values and processes of representative government. Protecting and enhancing voting rights for all Americans, assuring opportunities for citizen participation, working for open, accountable, representative and responsive government at every level--all reflect the deeply held convictions of the League of Women Voters.

Our positions on California state governmental issues include:

• Campaign Financing
• Constitution
• Election Systems
• Initiative and Referendum
• Intergovernmental Relationships
• Public Libraries
• Redistricting
• State and Local Finances
• Voting Rights

See also Sustainable Communities, Growth Management Action Policy, and Children and Family Issues Action Policy.

Read the LWV national positions on Governmental issues.
We believe the President should be elected by direct popular vote.