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To get a more 'yes' or 'no' answer from voters on a certain issue in government. They are a good way of making known the public view on an issue. For example in 2014 there will be a scottish independance referendum to see whether most of Scotland are in favour or not in favour of independance.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoA referendum is important because it allows the public to voice its opinions on key issues. A referendum may be held, for example, to determine whether a certain amendment must be made to the Constitution.
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∙ 7y agothe purpose is so that every ones opinion is heard and not ignored. Because Australia is a democratic Country we need our opinions and thoughts to be heard.
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Was conscription used in WW1?
No. The people of Australia voted "No" in two separate referendums.
Why Greece is considered a Democracy without having referendums?
Most democracies not have specific provision for referendums and in others there are limitations on the kinds of issues that can be put to a referendum. It would be a great mistake to regard referendums as the hallmark of a democracy.
What was the Populist position on initiatives and referendums?
They wanted initiatives and referendums because government should be more responsive to public opinion.
How many referendums were there in Canada?
41.
What the plural form of referendum?
Referenda/referendums
Were women able to vote in referendums?
Yes
Do referendums increase political participation?
yes
Where are initiatives and referendums allowed?
state government
Why do you have referendums?
Referendums are normally questions that are placed to the entire electorate to vote on. They are carried out when constitutional issues are contested or too weighty for representatives to handle on their own.
What is the plural of referendum?
The plural of refendum is referenda or referendums.
Plural of referendum?
Either referendums or referenda is acceptable.
Why are referendums held in Australia?
They are held because Australia is a democracy, and public opinion should decide yes or no on a given issue. In Western Australia we have had a long and tiresome debate (and 2 referendums) about daylight saving. In both referendums the public said no, but it went ahead anyway. We are about to have a third referendum on daylight saving. I don't understand why they are holding referendums that cost the public millions, when it seems to be already decided that the public's opinion will be ignored.
