My experience in Canada, having actively participated in both, is that a referendum is a non-binding expression of the opinion of the electorate, whereas the result of a plebiscite is binding on the government. It would appear, however, that this distinction is not universal.
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In 1980, and again in 1995, Québec held a Referendum (popular vote) among its citizens on the question of Sovereignty. On both occasions the "No" or anti-Sovereignty side won.After the very close vote in the second referendum, and partly because of widespread opinion that the question on the ballot had been ambiguous*, the Federal Government passed the "Clarity Act". This legislation spelled out specific conditions both for the recognition of any future Referendum results and for any possible separation of Québec.*The question asked was: "Do you agree that Québec should become sovereign after having made a formal offer to Canada for a new economic and political partnership within the scope of the bill respecting the future of Québec and of the agreement signed on June 12, 1995?"
Because there was a referendum about Sweden joining the EMU and the Swedish population voted no.
1995 Stanley Cup Finals - 1995 was released on: USA: 17 June 1995
For the "no" it was : 50.58% and for the "yes" it was : 49.42%
Because they were both so close together it was around like a 1% difference.
A referendum to allow divorce in Ireland.
The second referendum on Quebec's Sovereignty
Denmark.
For the "no" it was : 50.58% and for the "yes" it was : 49.42%
The Government is not bound by the 'result' of these forms of referendum. Federal, State and Territory governments have held these types of referendums.
this question has not been answered yet to bad! lol :)
President Hugo Chavez was removed from office
My experience in Canada, having actively participated in both, is that a referendum is a non-binding expression of the opinion of the electorate, whereas the result of a plebiscite is binding on the government. It would appear, however, that this distinction is not universal.
Scotland's independence referendum is tomorrow - 18 September.
That would depend on the result of either the winning party's manifesto or a referendum.