referendum vs secret ballot

referendum

noun
  • A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment. The adposition on is usually used before the related subject of the vote. 

  • An action, choice, etc., which is perceived as passing judgment on another matter. 

secret ballot

noun
  • The voting system involving ballots available only at official polling places, prepared at public expense, containing the names of all candidates, and marked in secret at the polling places. 

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