Question

Select the correct answer.

Which sentence best describes a referendum?
OA. A political party holds a primary to choose a candidate for legislative elections.
Citizens vote directly on a proposed law in their city or state.
OB.
O C.
The state house of representatives holds a hearing to appoint a new Speaker.
OD. The state's citizens votes to remove their governor from office.
OE. The state conducts a voluntary census so it can change legislative districts.

Answer 1

A referendum is a process allowing citizens to vote directly on a proposed law or policy in their city or state. The correct answer is option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence that best describes a referendum is: Citizens vote directly on a proposed law in their city or state. In the context of direct democracy in the United States, a referendum is a process where the government asks citizens to vote 'yes' or 'no' to confirm or repeal a law or policy that the government has proposed. This gives citizens the opportunity to directly influence legislation.