KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 2: The history of Finland
kansanäänestys
Finnish word. In English: referendum
A vote in which citizens give their opinion on one question.
Facts about the word
- According to the Constitution, a national referendum is advisory. Holding one is decided by an Act of Parliament. Perustuslaki 53 §
- Every Finnish citizen who is 18 or older has the right to vote in a referendum. Perustuslaki 14 §
- In the referendum held in October 1994, 57 percent of voters supported EU membership. thisisFINLAND
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
In a referendum people vote on one question, for example EU membership. Members of Parliament are chosen in parliamentary elections, and a vote cannot sing.
The word belongs to Chapter 2: The history of Finland. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
