Local and State Governments — Unit test

Question 15 • CA-Government Essentials (IS)

Which scenario is an example of a referendum?

Answer

Citizens in Wisconsin vote on an amendment to the state constitution passed by the legislature that would grant certain rights to crime victims.

Citizens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, propose a law that would prevent the police from using “stop and frisk” measures.

Citizens in Florida speak out against a new law voted on by the state legislature that would reduce funding for the state highway patrol.

Citizens in King County, Washington, propose a new law that would require members of the county sheriff’s department to wear body cameras.

Explanation

A referendum lets voters approve or reject a law or constitutional amendment that the legislature has already passed. In choice A, Wisconsin citizens vote on an amendment passed by the legislature, so this is a referendum. Choices B and D describe citizens proposing new laws, which is an initiative, while C describes citizens speaking out against a law.

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