referendum (Meaning)
referendum (n)
a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate
referendum (n.)
A diplomatic agent's note asking for instructions from his government concerning a particular matter or point.
The right to approve or reject by popular vote a meassure passed upon by a legislature.
The principle or practice of referring measures passed upon by the legislative body to the body of voters, or electorate, for approval or rejection, as in the Swiss cantons (except Freiburg) and in various local governments in the United States, and also in the local option laws, etc.; also, the right to so approve or reject laws, or the vote by which this is done. is distinguished from the mandate, or instruction of representatives by the people, from direct government by the people, in which they initiate and make the laws by direct action without representation, and from a plebiscite, or popular vote taken on any measure proposed by a person or body having the initiative but not constituting a representative or constituent body.
Synonyms & Antonyms of referendum
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referendum Sentence Examples
- The government announced a referendum to determine the public's opinion on a proposed constitutional amendment.
- The referendum question asked voters whether they supported a change in the tax system.
- The referendum campaign sparked heated debates and divided the nation.
- The referendum result was a resounding victory for the "Yes" side.
- Despite the outcome of the referendum, the government faced challenges in implementing the changes.
- The referendum served as a reminder of the power of direct democracy.
- The referendum result raised important questions about the role of representative government.
- Critics argued that the referendum was a form of "tyranny of the majority."
- The referendum process provided a valuable opportunity for public engagement.
- The referendum remains a controversial topic, with proponents and opponents debating its legitimacy and effectiveness.
FAQs About the word referendum
a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorateA diplomatic agent's note asking for instructions from his government concer
vote, ballot, yea,aye, ay, nay, non placet, secret ballot, ticket, short ballot
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The government announced a referendum to determine the public's opinion on a proposed constitutional amendment.
The referendum question asked voters whether they supported a change in the tax system.
The referendum campaign sparked heated debates and divided the nation.
The referendum result was a resounding victory for the "Yes" side.
