Lesson 55 of 84 · Civics
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareReferendums and Ballot Measures
Referendums and ballot measures are ways for citizens to vote directly on important issues.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
Referendums and ballot measures are ways for citizens to vote directly on important issues. A referendum is when voters decide on a specific law or policy, while a ballot measure is a proposal that the public can vote on. These processes allow citizens to have a say in their government and influence decisions that affect their lives. Participating in referendums and ballot measures helps ensure that everyone's voice matters.
Key Facts
Referendums let voters decide on laws.
Ballot measures are proposals for public votes.
Citizens can influence government decisions.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is a referendum?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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