Referendum: Referendum: concept and typesconcept and types

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Comparative characteristics Comparative characteristics of the referendum and of the referendum and

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Types of referendums on the Types of referendums on the object of conduct :object of conduct :

The subject of the referendum are

matters within the exclusive solution to the Constitution as a result of the popular

consultation

Conducted to identify public opinion on specific issues of

interest to some of the region's population

Referendum Referendum ((the territory of the territory of conducting)conducting)

Conducted across the entire country. It is advisable to conduct

before a nationwide referendum the broad public discussion of the

issues resolved by referendum.

Conducted within individual subjects of the federation (in the federal state) or political units (in unitary and federal states) in order to address

critical local issues.

According to the Constitution of Ukraine (Art.72) nationwide, All-Ukrainian

referendum designated by the Verkhovna Rada or the President.

National referendum is called on the people's initiative on the request of at least three million citizens of Ukraine who are entitled to vote, provided that the signatures on the referendum collected not less than two-thirds of regions and not less than one hundred thousand signatures in each region.

Local referendumsLocal referendumsAccording to the Ministry of Justice from 1991

to 2009 in Ukraine was held 150 local referendums:50 – on administrative-territorial structure;34 – for changing the name of the place;31 – Institutional issues, including early

termination of the representative bodies of local government;

13 – for the public welfare;12 – Land Affairs; 10 - other issues.

Historical facts:Historical facts:

A special legal literature assumed date of the first ever referendum 1439, and his "homeland" - Switzerland (Canton Bern), although there are expressed

other opinions on this occasion.

There were two national referendums in Ukraine - December 1, 1991 and

April 17, 2000

The possible negative effects of the The possible negative effects of the Law “About a national referendum" 6 Law “About a national referendum" 6 November 2012November 2012

With the adoption of the law “About a national referendum" repealed the law “About a national and local referendums" that was adopted 3 July 1991. Vacuum has formed in the legal field of Ukraine in the issue of local referendums.

LOSS OF INDEPENDENCE. The law does not prohibit to vote such as cancellation of Ukraine's independence

or confiscation of the property of its citizens.

DESTRUCTION OF THE CONSTITUTION. The referendum can accept the new and thereby destroy

the constitution. Power will enter in the "new constitution" whatever they want – from cancellation of the election of the President of Ukraine to membership

in the alliance with the capital in Moscow.LIQUIDATION OF PARLIAMENT. All legislative procedures will be trampled - no first and second

readings, amendments and discussions. The President will stamp the worst laws without Parliament, on behalf

of the people.LEGITIMIZE CENSORSHIP. Media are prohibited to

campaign for or against referendum questions , disseminate information aimed at encouraging citizens

vote for or against without agreements on distribution of materials during the referendum process.

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DICTATORSHIP. Only the President can initiate , conduct referendum and count votes. If the referendum starts, it can’t be interrupted,

and the results of voting can’t be controlled or appealed.

The reaction on The reaction on the Law the Law “About a national “About a national referendum"referendum"

Crimean issue 2014: to be a Crimean issue 2014: to be a referendum?referendum?

TestsTests::1. The purpose of the referendum is:

A) The election of people's representatives;B) Decision making in substance issues were presented;C) Viable population census.

2. Conduction of referendum involves the use of system of detection results:A) The majority; B) The proportionate; C) The mixed .

3. The referendum is not allowed on the issues:A) Taxes, investments , prices;B) Taxes, amnesty, prices;C) Taxes, budget, amnesty.

4. The first in the history of Ukraine national referendum was conducted:A)1December1991; B)1 January1992; C)12 February1991.

5. Current law governing mechanism referendums in Ukraine is called:A) Law " About a national and local referendums ";B) Law " About a national referendum "; C) Law " About a referendum ".

6. Not require approval and have the highest power of referendum results:A) Constitutional and consultancy; B ) Legislative and constitutional;C) Advisory and legislative.

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