Which of the following is the correct definition of the term "referendum"?

	a.	the vote of elected representatives on an issue
	b.	the non-binding decision of a court on an issue
	c.	a direct vote of the people on an issue
	d.	the vote of appointed officials on an issue

10 points

QUESTION 2

Which of the following measures is NOT available in New York State?

	a.	the referendum, which is the direct vote of the people on various issues
	b.	the initiative, where the voters initiate and enact laws or constitutional amendments
	c.	the principle of recall, by which an elected officeholder may be removed by a popular vote
	d.	all of these are available in New York State

10 points

QUESTION 3

Serving as an elected official, on an advisory board, or attending a public hearing are some of the ways citizens can participate in government in New York State.

True

False

10 points

QUESTION 4

Access to government records by the public may be restricted for any reason.

True

False

10 points

QUESTION 5

Open Meetings Law provides for all of the following EXCEPT

	a.	ombudsman programs to handle citizen complaints
	b.	minutes (a record of the proceedings of a public meeting, including the issues covered, decisions made, and people attending)
	c.	executive session, where sensitive issues such as personnel matters can be discussed away from the public
	d.	public notice of the time and place of meetings