Select the correct word to substitute the following phrase from the options given below:-
A vote by the people of a country or region on an issue of great importance.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Plebiscite
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Plutocracy | government by the wealthy | – |
| (2) Plebiscite (answer) | a direct vote by all the people of a country or region on a single important question, such as a change in the constitution or which country to join | A plebiscite was held to decide the future of the region. |
| (3) Democracy | a system of government by the people, usually through elected representatives (it is a form of government, not a single vote on one issue) | – |
| (4) Autocracy | government by one person with absolute power | – |