1923 Swiss referendums

Background

The referendums on protective custody and tariffs were both popular initiatives, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and a majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton. Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half. The referendum on relations with France was a "facultative referendum", which required only a simple majority of voters in favour, whilst the referendum on amending the constitution was a mandatory referendum, which also required a double majority.