Which sentence best describes a referendum?
a:A political party holds a primary to choose a candidate for legislative elections.
b:Citizens vote directly on a proposed law in their city or state
c:The state house of representatives holds a hearing to appoint a new Speaker
d:The state's citizens votes to remove their governor from office.
e:The state conducts a voluntary census so it can change legislative districts.
The answer is B, "Citizens vote directly on a proposed law in their city or state." Referendums can be held for a variety of political reasons, but they always require the votes of people directly, not through any political channels.
