Referendum
A referendum (plural: referendums or referenda) or plebiscite is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may be the adoption of a new constitution, a constitutional amendment, a law, the recall of an elected official or simply a specific government policy. Certain kinds of referendums held in some states of the United States are referred to as ballot measures or propositions. The referendum or plebiscite is a form of direct democracy.
Related Topics:
Vote - Electorate - Constitution - Constitutional amendment - Law - Recall - United States - Direct democracy
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Terminology |
| ► | Procedure and status |
| ► | Multiple-choice referendums |
| ► | Referendums by country |
| ► | Sources |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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