referendum
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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.
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
The last time the idea of secession gained serious momentum was in 1993 when a consultative referendum saw 65 percent of residents support independence -- but the plan got mired in opposition from state officials.
From Barron's
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