Populists often favour the use of direct democratic measures such as referenda and plebiscites. Referendums and plebiscites are conducted to pass certain laws. It enables referenda and plebiscites and establishes environmental protection as a fundamental state principle. In this regard, bills voted on (called plebiscites) were similar to modern popular referenda. The system of voting on individual policies using referendums (plebiscites) had only recently been introduced. The previous plebiscites provided voters with three options&colon; statehood, free association, and independence. The first three plebiscites provided voters with three options&colon; statehood, free association, and independence. Several attempts at legalizing autonomy in the Cordillera region have failed in two separate plebiscites. Dalyell was a vocal opponent of Scottish devolution in the 1979 and 1997 plebiscites. Following the Schleswig Plebiscites in 1920, South Jutland was divided into Northern and Southern Schleswig. Polls conducted on non-constitutional issues are usually referred to as plebiscites. Originally, statutes passed by the Plebeian Council ("Plebiscites") only applied to Plebeians. In February and March 1920, the Schleswig Plebiscites were held. I following the 1920 Schleswig plebiscites. The late President Hafiz al-Asad was confirmed by unopposed plebiscites five times.