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referendum

Also known as plebiscite, ballot question, people's vote, ballot measure

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.

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A referendum is a direct vote where ordinary citizens decide on a specific proposal, law, or political issue themselves, rather than having their elected representatives make the decision for them. It matters because it can either create binding new policies that directly shape government action, or it can serve as an advisory vote that informs leaders about what the public thinks on important matters.

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Etymology
History
Types
Classification
Mandatory referendums
Optional referendum
Rationale
By country
By issue
Civil rights referendum
Financial referendum
Mining referendum
Independence referendum
Referendums related to the European Union
Design and procedure
{{anchor|Mutiplechoice}}Multiple-choice referendums
Electronic referendum
Participation quorum
Disputes
Criticisms
Criticism of populist aspect
Closed questions and the separability problem
Undue limitations on regular government power
Disproportionate disruption
Sources
See also
References
External links
Further reading