A "Yes" or No" vote on a specific political issue in a country is called...

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WAEC 2017

A "Yes" or No" vote on a specific political issue in a country is called ________

A. referendum
B. public opinion
C. gerrymandering
D. suffrage

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

A referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new law. In some countries, it is synonymous with a plebiscite or a vote on a ballot question. It could be a ''yes or no''

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