Voters on the Upper West Side casting ballots in the 2013 primary election.

Why Do We Have Ballot Questions Anyway?

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 4, 2013

Morgan Pehme, editor in chief of City & State, explains why voters and not legislators have to decide issues like land swaps, gambling and civil service points for veterans.

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