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Referendum

The process of submitting a proposed measure to the general population for a vote on whether or not it should be adopted.

Australian House of Representatives (photo credit: Martin Ollman via Getty Images)
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31 May
In Australia, lower house of parliament approves bill to hold constitutional referendum on Indigenous advisory body
Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadéra (photo credit: The United States Institute of Peace)
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31 May
In Central African Republic, president announces referendum to remove constitutional term limits
President Samia and opposition CHADEMA party Chairman Freeman Mbowe (photo credit: Ikulu Mawasiliano)
Voices From The Field
31 May
Tanzania’s pathway to a new constitution: genuine progress or political rhetoric?
Flag of Mexico (photo credit: Chickenonline via pixabay)
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18 May
In Mexico, president supports referendum on supreme court justice elections
Founder of far-right Partido Republicano, Jose Antonio Kast, at press conference after Constitutional Council elections on 7 May 2023 (photo credit: AFP)
Voices From The Field
14 May
Tides of Change: Analyzing the Power Shift in Chile’s Constitutional Process
Flag of Australia (photo credit: David_Peterson via pixabay)
News
9 May
In Australia, assistant minister for the republic confirms referendum on head of state is in government’s ‘longer-term vision’
Flag of Mali (photo credit: David_Peterson via pixabay)
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5 May
After initial delay, in Mali date for referendum on new constitution set for 18 June
Voters in Uzbekistan (photo credit: Anadolu Agency)
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1 May
Uzbekistan passes comprehensive constitutional reform including extension of presidential term
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte (photo credit: Loop News)
Voices From The Field
28 April
Jamaica’s Transition to a Republic: Process Matters
Poster on the constitutional referendum in Uzbekistan
Voices From The Field
28 April
Uzbekistan’s Proposed Constitutional Overhaul: Charting a Course Toward Liberal Values in Central Asia

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