Lesson 55 of 84 · Civics
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareReferendums and Ballot Measures
Referendums and ballot measures are ways for citizens to vote directly on specific issues or laws.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Referendums and ballot measures are ways for citizens to vote directly on specific issues or laws. A referendum allows voters to decide on a proposed law, while a ballot measure can refer to a variety of issues, such as taxes or community projects. These processes give people the power to shape their community and influence how their government operates. Participating in referendums and ballot measures is an important way for citizens to express their opinions and have a say in their laws.
Key Facts
Referendums let citizens vote on proposed laws.
Ballot measures can address various community issues.
These processes give people power in their government.
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.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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