Referendum
The process of submitting a proposed measure to the general population for a vote on whether or not it should be adopted.
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22 September 2020
Italy approves cutting number of legislators in referendum
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18 September 2020
Mexico's president asks senate for referendum on investigating former presidents
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11 September 2020
Op-ed: Lack of civic education and watered-down proposals challenge upcoming Liberian referendum
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2 September 2020
Sri Lankan attorney general says referendum not required for proposed 20th amendment
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26 August 2020
Algeria to hold referendum on new constitution in November
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25 August 2020
In Liberia, critics claim president's campaign for upcoming referendum violates electoral law
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18 August 2020
President of Belarus says new elections may be held following constitutional referendum
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13 August 2020
Algerian president orders upcoming referendum on constitutional change
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4 August 2020
President of Belarus suggests holding referendum on constitutional amendments in the next five years
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22 July 2020
In Kenya, politicians clash over proposed referendum bills
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