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, …

1 天前 · Virginia could be next to redraw its congressional map. There's a redistricting referendum on the ballot April 21.

2025年8月30日 · A referendum is a direct form of democracy, allowing citizens to vote on specific issues or proposed laws instead of relying solely on elected representatives. This mechanism empowers the …

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.

2 天之前 · A new George Mason University Schar School/Washington Post poll shows that 52% of likely voters support or are leaning toward supporting a proposed constitutional amendment that would …

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 …

4 天之前 · 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 …

A Direct Say on Laws: A referendum is a direct vote by the entire electorate on a specific proposal, law, or constitutional change, bypassing the normal legislative process.

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 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, …