A referendum is when a question is decided by putting it to a public vote. Referendums are an example of direct democracy. In the UK, most decisions are made by Parliament on behalf of the public whic [..]

n. the process by which the repeal or approval of an existing sta...

  a vote by all voters on a proposed law to alter the Constitution

A public vote with possibly legally binding consequences.

1847, "a submitting of a question to the voters as a whole" (originally chiefly in reference to Switzerland), from French or German, from Latin referendum "that which must be referred,& [..]

direct vote in which voters are asked to accept or reject a proposal.

See: BOND REFERENDUM.

a vote by all voters on a question; in Australia, nearly always a public vote on a proposed law to alter the Constitution

The process by which the repeal or approval of an existing statute or state constitutional provision is voted upon. Many states allow for referenda which are placed on the ballot by a required number [..]

A decision on policy proposals by a direct vote of the electorate.

a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate A referendum (also known as a plebiscite or a ballot question) is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is as [..]

A general or direct vote by the people on a political issue.

Under the Australian Constitution, a referendum is used by a government to formally seek the opinion of the people on a particular issue or change to the Constitution. To succeed, a referendum must at [..]

The legal process of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection of proposed state or rejection of proposed state of local laws or constitutional amendments.

A binding vote of the whole country on a single issue.

The referring of a proposed bill or newly passed law by the legislature to a popular vote. In some cases, legislatures are required by law to refer bills or laws to the voters, as in the case of const [..]

The process that a government takes to present an idea or question to a group of voters for them to decide on by a vote.

Referéndum

Legislative or constitutional measures referred by the legislature to the voters for approval or disapproval.

A mechanism that allows registered electors to vote on a matter of public policy.

A measure referred to voters by a state legislature proposing that specific legislation be approved or rejected is a referendum. The terms referendum, proposition and ballot initiative frequently are used interchangeably.

An electoral event in which electors are asked to answer "Yes" or "No" to a written question. Referendums are used by governments to consult the people on specific [..]

An electoral event in which registered voters are asked to express their opinion on a matter of public interest or concern. During a referendum, registered voters mark a ballot in response to one or more questions. The most recent referendum was the 2011 HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) Referendum. (Referendum Act; Electoral Reform Referendum 2009 Act) [..]

Recently passed legislation referred by the Legislature to the voters for their rejection or enactment.

A plebiscite or vote in which citizens have a direct say on an issue. In Australia, a referendum must be held to alter the wording of the Australian Constitution (Section 128). A majority of people and a majority of the states (four out of six) must approve a proposed amendment for it to succeed. See also direct democracy and constitution.

the event in which voters cast votes for or against ballot questions other than the election of candidates to office.  Also called a ballot measure, initiative or proposition. It is a proposed piece of legislation (a law) that people can vote on.

A vote by enrolled electors on some constitutional or public policy issue which may be held in conjunction with a general election or at some other time. Referendums may be advisory, indicative or binding.

pl: -da [-də] or: -dums [New Latin, from Latin, neuter of referendus, gerundive of referre to refer] : the submission to popular vote of a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or ...

The method, used by members of the public, by which a measure adopted by the Legislature may be submitted to the electorate for a vote. A referendum petition must be signed by electors equal to five p [..]

the referral of an issue of public importance from the Legislative Assembly to the general electorate for a direct vote.

 See representative democracy.

A referendum is a vote taken by the general public to decide an important legislative or policy issue directly, as opposed to having the issue decided by a representative assembly or other legislative [..]

A vote taken to allow electors to have their say on an issue or policy. The proposal must be approved by a majority of electors in the ACT (not a majority of voters). Registered Declaration Voter See [..]

A proposal to alter the Constitution, put to the vote.

An official consultation conducted by a government on a specific issue by way of a ballot. The results of a referendum are binding on the government. Compare: plebiscite

(n) a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

Process of referring measures proposed or passed by a legislative body to the vote of the electorate for approval or rejection.

When a government asks the electorate to vote yes or no on a single political question

Overseas, the terms referendum and plebiscite are used interchangeably. In Australia, referendum is reserved for the constitutional amendment process defined in Section 128 of the Commonwealth Constit [..]

The submission of a measure passed by the legislature to a vote of the people. In Oregon, either the legislature or citizens, by petition, may cause a measure passed by the legislature to be placed on [..]

A referendum is a public vote to decide on a proposed change to the Constitution.

A form of decision making where all those involved have a vote. Must be used in Australia to change the Constitution.

n. the process by which the repeal or approval of an existing statute or state constitutional provision is voted upon.

A ballot measure challenging a legislative action by the city council or the county board of supervisors. Referenda petitions must be filed before the action becomes final and may lead to an election on the matter. The California Constitution guarantees the right to referendum.

Public vote on an issue of special importance. May be used for strategic planning issues (for instance in the Netherlands).

(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment. The adposition ''on'' is usually used before the related subject of the vote. * In some cases, a referendum on the pr [..]

referendum (direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment)

A vote taken by the general public to decide an important legislative or policy issue directly (rather than having the issue decided by a representative assembly or other legislative agency). See also [..]