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referendum
A referendum, plebiscite, or ballot measure is a direct vote by the electorate (rather than their representatives) on a proposal, law, or political issue. A referendum may be either binding, resulting in the adoption of a new policy, or consultive (or advisory), functioning like a large opinion poll.
direct democracy
form of democracy where people decide on policy directly
citizens' initiative
means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote
recall election
procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office through a direct vote before their term has ended
Clarity Act
legislation passed by the Parliament of Canada in 2000
popular referendum
referendum to repeal a new or existing law