Referenda

Definition

Referenda (plural for referendum) are direct votes by which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal or issue. It allows citizens to participate directly in decision-making processes.

Related terms

Popular Sovereignty: The principle that ultimate power resides with the people, who exercise it through voting and participation.

Initiative Process: A procedure that enables citizens to propose new laws or amendments directly through petitions and subsequent popular votes.

Plebiscite: Similar to referenda, plebiscites are direct votes used to determine public opinion on important issues or changes within a country.