Is It Referendums or Referenda?

A referendum (plural: referendums or less commonly referenda) is a direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal or issue. This is in contrast to an issue being voted on by a representative. It can have nationwide or local forms. This may result in the adoption of a new policy or specific law.

What is the meaning of referendum *?

1a : the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative. b : a vote on a measure so submitted.

What is a yes or no vote called?

A roll call vote occurs when each senator votes "Yea" or "Nay" as his or her name is called by the clerk, who records the votes on a tally sheet. A roll call vote must be taken if requested by one-fifth of a quorum of senators. Typically, a simple majority is required for a measure to pass.