WAEC Government 2005 Question 28

Question 28

Franchise, Elections and Electoral Systems

An election held to determine an important constitutional issue is called a

  1. A.direct election
  2. B.counter-election
  3. C.general election
  4. D.referendum.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (referendum.)

Explanation

A referendum lets the electorate vote directly on an important issue, often a constitutional change.