oregon became the first state to pass initiative referendum laws in 2011.
oregon became the first state to pass initiative referendum laws in 2011.
when did oregon become the first state to pass initiative referendum laws?
2011
referendums by country









































a referendum (in some countries synonymous with plebiscite, or a vote on a ballot question) is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal. this article summarises referendum laws and practice in various countries.









































section::::africa.









































section::::africa.:egypt.









































on 19 march 2011 a constitutional referendum was held in egypt, following the egyptian revolution of 2011. the reforms made it easier for candidates to run for president, limited the number of presidential terms to two four-year periods, and ensured judicial monitoring of elections.









































section::::africa.:eritrea.
referendums by country
1991 british columbia recall and initiative referendum









































the british columbia recall and initiative referendum was a referendum held in british columbia on october 17, 1991. it was concurrent with that year's general election. the referendum posed two questions. they were on whether elected officials should be able to be recalled and whether voters should be given a citizen's initiative. both questions were decisively approved with over 80% of the electorate voting yes to both questions.









































section::::lead up.
1991 british columbia recall and initiative referendum