JAMB Government 2025 Objective — Question 33
Question 33 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The main purpose of a referendum is to?
- A. Elect members of parliament
- B. Appoint government officials
- C. Allow citizens to vote on important national issuesCorrect
- D. Impeach a sitting president
Explanation
Correct answer: C. A referendum is a direct vote in which citizens themselves decide on an important national issue (e.g. a constitutional change), rather than leaving the decision to elected representatives.
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