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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 6 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Legislature v. Eu.

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1 Legislature v. Eu Anchor
cal · 1991
green “the initiative power must be liberally construed to promote the democratic process. indeed, it is our solemn duty to jealously guard the precious initiative power, and to resolve any reasonable doubts in favor of its exercise. as with statutes adopted by the legislature, all pre…” 3
2 Independent Energy Producers Association v. McPherson
cal · 2006
green “the constitution's initiative and referendum provisions should be liberally construed to maintain maximum power in the people.” 3

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