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Political Rights in the Swiss Confederation:

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optional referendum: Popular vote that is held if requested by 50,000 voters or eight cantons on a new or amended federal act, a decree, or certain international treaties. EXP: The referendum bill is approved if a majority of those voting vote in favour of it.

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