referendum

• Question:-Referendum?
  Why was Referendum historically significant in the US?
  
  Answer:-well, referendum means: the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative .
  so I guess it just means that in the US there has always been the right to vote on bills in congress.
• Question:-referendum?
  which country recently held an election to pass a referndum to change its constitution? did it pass?
  
  Answer:-Venezuela....Chavez tried to change it so he could have "unlimited" terms in office.
  You can go to this link to read more...
  http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv8-&p=hugo%20chavez&type=
  The people rejected the change so it did NOT pass.
• Question:-Should the United States adopt a national referendum process that allows citizens to directly vote?
  Should the United States adopt a national referendum process that allows citizens to directly vote on important policies? Why or why not?
  
  Answer:-Yes because it would give us the direct ability to represent ourselves not just an elected politician who will more than likely put a spin on what the peoples real issues and concerns are!
• Question:-How did initiative, referendum and recall change democracy in the united states?
  How did initiative, referendum and recall change democracy in the united states?
  
  Answer:-the states that allow it let people get more directly involved in government
• Question:-USA - Should there be a referendum on wether private property continues to exist or not?
  USA - Should there be a referendum on wether private property continues to exist or not? If the majority votes in favor of keeping private property as is, then nothing changes. But if the majority votes in favor of abolishing private property, then all property (homes, apartments, storage buildings, industries, banks, etc) is given to the government so it decides how to best use these. That would be the democratic thing.
  
  Answer:-American is a Representative democracy with a written constitution. If Congress passed a constitutional amendment that was then ratified by all fifty states you could abolish property rights. Good luck on that one!
• Question:-Should a legislative referendum process be used on the national level of government? Why or Why not?
  Should a legislative referendum process be used on the national level of government? Why or Why not?
  
  Answer:-Most definitely.
  
  The people are not getting what they elected their representatives to do, so let the people do it through a referendum. We can start with making our government officials live on social security and no special health plans for them.
• Question:-Is the 2008 election actually a referendum upon the Republican agenda?
  Is the 2008 election actually a referendum on Republican agenda of giving more to the those that have the most?
  
  What does it say it say about Conservatives insomuch the Republican ideology appears to be thoroughly rejected?
  
  Answer:-More than anything else, this election says there is hope for the United States, after all.
  
  I'm so proud to be an American today. The world will again see us as they should.
• Question:-Why can't Canada hold a referendum to abolish the Quebec Bloc Separatist Party?
  With the separatist party in the house of commons, it lowers the chances significantly of any LEGITIMATE party of getting a majority and it is a waste of tax payers money through the party subsidies that the party gets.
  If there was a referendum, would you support it?
  
  Answer:-A reforendum will unfortunatley not work. Quebec is one third of the population and every one of them would vote no. Then you only need a few more sympathizers in Nova Scotia, Onatrio and New Brunswick to make up the difference.
  
  I agree the Block Quebecois is a sty on the Canadian government system, but there's not much that can be done.
  
  EDIT: I highly disagree with Cougar that they would go away if their needs were being met. The whole purpose of the Bloc is to get a disproportionately larger share of the pie for Quebec than other provinces. In that they operate more like a provincial government with much larger clout in the Federal government. I think that could be seen as a potential way to get rid of them legally. Investigate their actions to show that they operate as an extension of Quebec’s provincial government and make the case that they do not have the interests of anyone but Quebec in mind and therefore are not a legitimate federal party.
  
  Cougar: People don't vote for fairness, they vote on their own interests. To the rest of Canada, that means voting for someone who'll do the best job for Canada. For Quebecers it means voting for someone who'll do the best job for Quebecers. They don't see themselves as Canadians. I live in Shanghai and there's a Canadian consulate here and a Quebec consulate. I cannot go to the Quebec consulate for anything because I'm not a Quebec citizen. No doubt this is the doing of the Block. Now Canada, from federal funds has to pay for Quebec consulates around the world and for what? Big waste of money, but when you have a federal party that only wants to divide Canada and doesn't care about the needs of Canadians, it shouldn't be legally recognized. It's almost certain a real party wanted to pass something important and needed the Block to get it through and the Block said "give us consulates around the world and we'll support it" undermining what's best for Canada as a whole once again. Something should be done.
• Question:-How can ordinary citizens force a public referendum?
  To cut governmental costs, how could a public initiated referendum be initiated to allow for voting on reducing t\he number of representatives by tripling the number of citizens needed in a given area for congressional representation? For our Federal government? For our State government?
  
  Answer:-Start a petition. Go out and get citizens to sign it. If enough signatures are obtained you will get the attention of the nation. You would have to have a constitutional amendment to change this in federal or state govt. They are very hard to get a sufficient number of citizens to back them.
• Question:-Can Queen Elizabeth refuse Royal Assent for a vote on a referendum for New Zealand abolishing the monarchy?
  Or does she not get any right if it's not a bill? Does she if it was a bill? If they had a referendum could she refuse that? What legal powers does a referendum have in NZ and do they have Royal Assent?
  
  Answer:-I'd love to see it happen. I'd love to see how the constitutional crisis would play out. God save the Queen!
  
  May Her Majesty spark a constitutional crisis that highlights the powers of the monarchy!

john beck

• Question:-John Beck????????????
  What is John beck clear and free real estate system, is John beck really well known person for real estate, tax forclosures, property vaults As i seen on TV. http://www.johnbeck.tv
  
  Answer:-Go to a local Sheriff sale. Preview some of the sold homes.
  Go get next months Sheriff Sale list compare with what you just saw sold
  Go to the second Sheriff Sale bid on a home using the comparable from the first sale.
  Fix up only slightly if you going to resale. Fix up a little more if you’re going to occupy.
  
  
  Gazaaam you now know as much as any late night self help program.
  
  Good luck, and be honest.
• Question:-Iam curious to know how John Beck trying to help people by buying his cd and charge usevery month?
  How is it that john beck charging us every month for a cd what is up with that.
  
  Answer:-It's a total scam! My dad tried it and it doesn't work. He gives you a bunch of complicated info that makes little sense, then he says you can have someone go over it with you for the monthly fee. We never really got the info we paid for.
• Question:-How do you think John Beck will do this season?
  Incase you guys don't know who John Beck is (LOL) hes the qb of the redskins.
  
  Answer:-It's pretty obvious what the Skins are doing. He's gonna be the stepping stone on the path to Andrew Luck.
• Question:-has anyone every had experience with the John Beck Free and clear Real Estate System?
  I see it on TV, info Mercial at night. I know that you can buy properties very tax sales, but has anyone had experience with john Beck, either good or bad?
  
  Answer:-John Beck makes a ton of money flogging his "system" to clueless rubes. If it was such a great way to make money, he'd be doing it himself (and keeping any "tricks of the trade" to himself) not selling a worthless "system" on how to do it.
  
  FYI, very few properties that go to tax auction are more than junkers that need to be pulled down. Read all of the small print disclaimers on the bottom of the screen. "Results not typical" means that most folks will NOT make any real money.
  
  Capture the infomercial on a DVR and step through frame-by-frame and read all of the fine print that flashes across the screen. Do that (I have) and you wouldn't want to give the jerkoff a DIME!
• Question:-Can you make a profit by buying tax sales real estate properties? Such as John Beck's free and clear?
  I have seen several infomercials such as John Beck's system. I would love to have rental properties. It just seems to good to be true. It is something I have been wanting to do for awhile.
  
  Answer:-In general, yes, you can make a profit. Be aware, however, that reasonably desirable properties do NOT sell for 'cents on the dollar', as advertised. The properties which actually do sell for that tiny amount are worth about that amount.
  
  Before you make any moves to purchase properties, carefully investigate the laws in your state relating to tax lien sales. Depending on your location, if you purchase a $150K property for what seems like a real deal, the title may be encumbered by a mortgage. If your property title carries such liens and your state does not require them to be cleared prior to tax sale, you could end up also buying the mortgage along with the property.
  
  As an aside, don't bother to send any money to Mr. Beck, since the information he provides is readily available for free elsewhere. It just takes some legwork to gather all of it.
  
  Good luck !
• Question:-What would be the best team for John Beck to go to?
  I think the 49ers because they are in desperate need of a qb.
  btw, beck's numbers are decent, he just has fumble issues, if he could get over that, he would be fine.
  
  Answer:-I think John Beck could go to any team that needs a QB or a good backup. Maybe the Vikings might want him? I think the Seahawks could use his since Hasslebeck is struggling and is injured.
• Question:-Does anyone know about "John Beck" and buying tax-default homes?
  I saw the info-mercial for John Beck. Is there any thing to this buying "tax default" homes? I've heard mixed suggestions. How about government forclosures? Can it be done with out having to buy an instructional program? Any free details would help! ;)
  
  Answer:-I did my due dilligence and found out that the cost of the program is misleading. He claims that it only costs $39.95. What is not mentioned is that this $39.95 is charged every month. It's a credit card scam. If you wanted to get his materials, I would suggest going to ebay to buy the literature without having your credit card charged every month.
• Question:-John Beck Free & Clear Real Estate System Can you really make money easily?
  John Beck's System is it trust worthy to get involved with
  
  Answer:-Absolutley.......
  
  He can tell you how to make 1 million a year. He does classes to explain it. Those classes might cost you 500 bucks. But ask a question, just one question.
  
  Is the person a snake oil saleman? Or do they want to have 1000 poeple in the room making a million dollars? If he was that good why doenst he just make a billion dollars. Is it out of the love of his heart he is telling you this?
  
  No its not. He made his million dollars a year becuase he told 1000 people this is how they make a million dollars a year. If he could actually do it, he would be making money. But he makes more money by selling something he doesnt do. Ask him.... How much have you actually made doing this?
  
  I can spin a web anyway you want.
• Question:-If John Beck made millions on his Clear and Easy work at home plan, why must he sell it for so much?
  I mean really if he is so rich from this and if just wants to help everyone learn how to do it, why does it cost so much to get into? My personal hypotheses is that he actually made thousands, and he plans to make his millions of us (realizing he cant go any further with his home buying scheme). What do you think?
  
  Answer:-You are right---he made a little on a few properties and now is looking to cash in with his books. If I had the secret to make millions I sure wouldn't share it. The books only tell the basics---I myself made some money on properties but it was no-where a million bucks and now with the Economy and Credit Crisis the way it is --it has dried up.
• Question:-There is an infomercial by John Beck advertising a system to buy homes for less than $1000, what is going on?
  The informercial is explaining that a home that sells for $189,000 sold for some amount under $1000, and the tv ad briefly discusses back taxes (i.e. liens on the property). If something is going for these prices, then how much of a lien is on the property, and is the buyer really able to resell it for its fair market value without the lien and without paying any taxes? How could the informercial be so misleading!
  
  Answer:- John Beck is a thief! I ordered his package and, never received it,
  Can anyone spell SCAM?
  I was unauthorizedly billed $120 towards my Credit Card so, I had to close it to avoid losing anymore of my hard earned money. Yeah, don't be his next victim, go to college and, get a good paying job or, you will suffer BIG TIME! I kinda like his hand gestures, when, lying about everything he saids :)