referendum

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Over two days in Florida last January, the then-president-elect discussed energy cooperation with Alberta’s conservative leader, Premier Danielle Smith, who later opened the door to a referendum.

From The Wall Street Journal

Repealing it requires that the legislature pass two identical resolutions to amend the Constitution in successive sessions separated by an election and, ultimately, voter approval in a statewide referendum.

From The Wall Street Journal

Voters also backed sweeping democratic reforms in a referendum held alongside the election.

From BBC

Plaid Cymru has said it would not try to hold a referendum on independence in a first term of a Plaid government, should it win the election.

From BBC

Voters also took part in a referendum on the charter and whether to endorse its proposals for prime ministerial term limits, a new upper house of parliament, stronger presidential powers and greater judicial independence.

From Barron's