BCIR doesn't mean referenda on all issues. CIR means citizen-initiated and that means a substantial petition for a referendum is necessary, as in California. BCIR would probably lead to the demise of the Theft Tax on goods and services, for starters. It's the Democrat senators selling out their electors that led to the demise of their party.

Populism as it is typically used as a pejorative for promising the world and ignoring the consequences. Typically promising more services, lower taxes, and lower debt such as left whinge parties are wont to do.