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What are the arguments for and against the use of referenda
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What are the arguments for and against the use of referenda? A referendum (plural: referendums or referenda) or plebiscite is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This may be the adoption of a new constitution, a constitutional amendment, a law, the recall of an elected official or simply a specific government policy. There are many arguments for and against a referendum. Starting with the positive aspects of a referendum, first of all, referendums are the most legitimate form of political decision-making since it's the vote of the people, which dictates the policy of their government in relation to the issue in question. Basically, referendums are seen as the fairest means by which a nations' government should come to a decision on a matter of national importance. A second advantage of conducting referendums is the presence of direct democracy, which...
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