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{{Wiktionary|proposition}} |
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In [[politics]], a '''proposition''' is a rarely used term to designate [[Political party|political parties]], factions, and individuals in a [[legislature]] who are favorable and supportive of the incumbent government, as against the [[parliamentary opposition|opposition]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2008}} |
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A proposition is also a [[popular initiative]], viz a measure or proposed legislation "proposed" to the members of a legislature or to voters, in a direct popular [[plebiscite]], for their approval. In the US American phenomenon of popular plebiscites, propositions can take the form of an initiative or a referendum; for example, see the [[list of California ballot propositions]]. |
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A proposition may also be a [[debate]] team that supports and tries to prove a [[Motion (democracy)|motion]]. |
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[[Category:Political terminology]] |
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