This paper is an extract from my presentation given at Japan Association in Legal and Political Science in November of 1996. 1 Introduction Nowadays many referendums in Locol autonomy have been formed. For example Maki Chou and Okinawa prefecuture. There are many disputes in this problems. 2. The Analysis on some theories Many scholars on public law don't recognize the referendum. But, almost of scholars on political science recognize it. 3 Why have referendums in Local autonomy been formed? There are many reasons. But I think the most important reason is the assembly-men in Local government don't represent on the deligation of the district. Today the salaried workers account for large percents in most of local government. But salaried workers can't become the assemblymen, because they are busy. The merchants and formers easily become assemblymen, because they have free time. So, there is a big conflict. 4 Case study on Katano city The Referendum in Katano city did not pass in assembly. The mayor and most of assemblymen did not agree it. 5 Conclusion (1) The Relation of Local government and Democracy 〜direct democracy or indirecft democracy〜 (2) Which is important an amateur or professional on democracy? It is the most important that the mayor and the assemblymen pay an attention to the movement of the citizen.
