referendum
/ˌɹɛfɝˈɛndəm/
a direct vote on a specific issue
referendum in a sentence
“The referendum decided the constitutional question.”
Origin of referendum
Latin referendum thing to be referred
Related Words
plebiscite
a direct vote on a major political question
coalition
an alliance of parties or factions
bipartisan
supported by two major parties
lame duck
an official whose term is ending with reduced power
logrolling
exchanging political favors, especially votes
filibuster
prolonged speaking to delay legislative action