A referendum, plebiscite, or ballot measure is a direct vote by the electorate (rather than their representatives) on a proposal, law, or political issue. [1] A referendum may be either binding, …

The meaning of REFERENDUM is the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative.

referendum and initiative, electoral devices by which voters may express their wishes with regard to government policy or proposed legislation. They exist in a variety of forms. The referendum may be …

Aug 30, 2025 · A referendum is a direct vote by the entire electorate on a specific proposal, law, or political question. Unlike general elections, where voters choose representatives, a referendum …

Both types of ballot measures regard bills that legislators passed and have been placed on the ballot for voters to decide, either through a citizen-initiated process (veto referendum) or a legislative referral …

A referendum is a process in which an election is used to refer a significant final decision to the public, which then directly votes to decide the outcome. Depending on the law in the jurisdiction, …

1. the principle or practice of referring measures proposed or passed by a legislative body to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection. Compare initiative (def. 4a). 2. a measure thus referred. 3. a …

A nationwide referendum will be held to decide the issue. The opposition are demanding a referendum on the issue. A referendum was held on the question of whether the U.K. should remain a member of …

In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, whereas in a referendum, citizens directly vote on a specific issue or proposal.

A referendum can be defined as a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can result in the adoption of a new law or policy.