Definitions for "Referenda"
A ballot question in an election where voters can approve or deny property tax increases. Voters in Minneapolis might have approved a property tax increase to buy land dedicated to future city parks, fire stations, libraries or other municipal buildings. Voters in a school district might approve a property tax increase in order to provide more funds to schools for operational costs or to build more schools.
A vote of the entire electorate on a law or proposal.
government-organized vote where everyone in a country is asked to vote on a single question or course of action. The result is usually binding, i.e. the government promises to act in accordance with the people's decision, although this may depend e.g. on how many people vote.