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Initiative - procedure whereby a certain number of voters may, by petition, propose a law or constitutional amendment and have it submitted to the voters.

Referendum - Procedure for submitting to popular vote measures passed by the legislature or proposed amendments to a state constitution.

Recall - Procedure for submitting to popular vote the removal of officials from office before the end of their term.

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What is the synonym for plebiscite?

Election, franchise, referendum or pole


What is the difference between a mandatory and optional referendum?

A mandatory referendum is required by law for certain issues, while an optional referendum is not required but may be held at the discretion of the governing body. In a mandatory referendum, the public must vote on the issue, whereas in an optional referendum, the governing body decides whether to seek public input through a vote.


What statement is the best description of a referendum?

A referendum is a direct vote by citizens on a specific issue or policy. It allows the public to have a say and make decisions on important matters that affect the community or country.


Can a Barangay Captain in the Philippines be subject of a recall election.?

Yes, a Barangay Captain in the Philippines can be subject to a recall election. This can be initiated by a petition signed by at least 25% of the registered voters in the barangay. If the recall petition is successful, a recall election will be held to determine if the Barangay Captain should be removed from office.


What is a Popular referendum?

== == referendum |ˌrefəˈrendəm| noun ( pl. -dums or -da |-də|) a general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision. • the process of referring a political question to the electorate for this purpose. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Latin, gerund ( ‘referring’ ), or neuter gerundive ( ‘something to be brought back or referred’ ) of referre (see refer ).