referedumbs and plebiscites

Question 1

what is a referendum

Answer 1

In Australia, referendums are public votes held on important issues where the electorate may approve or reject a certain proposal.

Question 2

What is a plebsicite

Answer 2

Poles conducted on non constitutional issues are usually referred to as plebiscites. Plebiscite is a direct vote by the people of a country or region, where they vote whether they agree or disagree with a particualr policy.

Question 3

Out line how a plebsicite works

Answer 3

Government has a proposal and people over 18 has to vote whether they agree or disagree. Voting is taken over the mail

Question 4

Similarties and diff between a plebsicite and a referudum

Answer 4

Similiar - Both costs a lot
Both require public opinion
Both require to vote

Diff - referdums are cumpolsery
Plebsicite voting is through the mail while referedum is in person