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What is a referendum?
What is a referendum?
A referendum is a method of referring a question or set of questions to the electorate directly rather than allowing them to be settled by the people’s representatives in the legislature.
Why is a referendum used?
Why is a referendum used?
A referendum is often used to determine issues of morality which divide a coalition government of many parties and to settle local matters which it is thought are best left to individual to decide.
What is the purpose of a referendum?
What is the purpose of a referendum?
The purpose of a referendum is seen as conferring legitimacy and popular approval on an individual and sanctions absolute authority.
Has the Constitution of India been subjected to a referendum?
Has the Constitution of India been subjected to a referendum?
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What is the significance of the Indian Constitution being drafted by a constituent assembly?
What is the significance of the Indian Constitution being drafted by a constituent assembly?
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Study Notes
Constitution of India
- The Indian Constitution has legitimacy because it was drafted by a constituent assembly consisting of people's representatives.
- The Constitution reflects the consensus of most sections of Indian people during Independence.
Referendum
- A referendum is a method of referring a question or set of questions directly to the electorate, rather than allowing them to be settled by people's representatives in the legislature.
- Referendums are often used to:
- Determine issues of morality that divide a coalition government of many parties.
- Settle local matters that are best left to individual decision.
Comparison with India
- Neither the Indian Constitution nor its later amendments were subjected to a referendum.
- This lack of referendum could be seen as a setback in Indian democratic history.
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Test your knowledge of constitutional processes with this quiz on referendums. Explore the significance of referendums in shaping the legitimacy of constitutions and the role of constituent assemblies in India's constitutional history.
