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.
No. The people of Australia voted "No" in two separate referendums.
The plural form of referendum is "referendums" or "referenda."
They wanted initiatives and referendums because government should be more responsive to public opinion.
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There are 2 acceptable plurals: referendums or referenda
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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.
Either referendums or referenda is acceptable.
The plural of refendum is referenda or referendums.
Referendums are used to give citizens a direct vote on specific issues or decisions, promoting direct democracy and increasing citizens' involvement in the decision-making process. They can be a tool to gauge public opinion on important matters and help ensure that government actions align with the will of the people.