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At stake in this Referendum:

  • -The referendum would devolve some powers from the central government to local authorities.
    -Local governments would have greater taxing and spending capabilities.
    -Local government would also have some autonomy in health and education spending.

Description of government structure:

  • Chief of State: President Carlo Azeglio CIAMPI
  • Head of Government: Prime Minister Silvio BERLUSCON
  • Assembly: Italy has a bicameral Parliament (Parlamento) consisting of the Senate (Senato della Repubblica) with 315 seats* and the Chamber of Deputies (Camera dei Deputati) with 630 seats.

* In addition, there are a small number of senators-for-life including former presidents of the republic.

Main provisions in the Referendum:

  • Referendum to delegate more power to local authorities.

Electoral Requirements

  • -A majority of votes cast are required for this referendum to be enacted.
    -A majority of registered voters do not have to vote in this referendum for it to be considered valid.

Population and number of registered voters:

  • Population: 57,634,327 (July 2000 est.)
  • Registered Voters: 49,066,417 (May 2000 )

Last Updated on 01/18/2006

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