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what is a referendum?​

Answer 1

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A referendum is a direct vote in which whole electoral is asked whether to approve or reject a specific proposal . It could be any governmental policy, constitutional law.

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Answer 2

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A referendum is a direct and universal vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can have nationwide or local forms. ... In some countries, it is synonymous with a plebiscite or a vote on a ballot question.

purpose :- The REFERENDUM allows citizens, through the petition process, to refer acts of the Legislature to the ballot before they become law. The referendum also permits the Legislature itself to refer proposed legislation to the electorate for approval or rejection.

successful when :- A referendum is only passed if it is approved by a majority of voters across the nation and a majority of voters in a majority of states—this is known as a double majority.