A direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal is termed as ____________.

Initiative

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Referendum

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Plebiscite

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Recall

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The correct option is A Referendum
A referendum is a direct vote in which an entire electorate is asked to vote on a particular proposal. This may result in the adoption of a new law. Referendums can be further classified by who initiates them: mandatory referendums prescribed by law, voluntary referendums initiated by the legislature or government, and referendums initiated by citizens.

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