Actually, the system is a constitutional democratic republic. There are many who believe that ballot propositions and referendums (like Prop 8) are in direct co

Actually, the system is a constitutional democratic republic. There are many who believe that ballot propositions and referendums (like Prop 8) are in direct conflict with the structure and spirit of the system. Madison, notably, referred to direct democracy as the "tyranny of the majority." Hence, Congress.