Which statement describes a referendum?

Which statement describes a referendum?

• A. A vote by lawmakers only
• B. Opportunity for the public to accept or reject a proposed bill
• C. A public hearing on legislation
• D. The president's veto power

Answer: (B)

A referendum is a form of direct democracy where citizens vote directly on a proposed law or policy. It gives the public the chance to accept or reject a bill, rather than leaving that decision solely to lawmakers. A public hearing is a discussion and input session with no binding vote, and the president’s veto power is an executive action to block legislation, not a public ballot. So, the statement about the public having the opportunity to accept or reject a proposed bill best describes a referendum.

A referendum is a form of direct democracy where citizens vote directly on a proposed law or policy. It gives the public the chance to accept or reject a bill, rather than leaving that decision solely to lawmakers. A public hearing is a discussion and input session with no binding vote, and the president’s veto power is an executive action to block legislation, not a public ballot. So, the statement about the public having the opportunity to accept or reject a proposed bill best describes a referendum.