No. 1,705 in Polish
referendum
A referendum is a public vote on a specific issue or decision.
In a sentence
W zeszłym roku odbyło się referendum w sprawie zmian w konstytucji.
Last year, a referendum was held on constitutional changes.
'Referendum' is used here to denote a specific democratic process where citizens vote on a particular issue.
Wiele krajów wykorzystuje referendum do rozstrzygnięcia kontrowersyjnych kwestii.
Many countries use referendums to decide controversial issues.
In this sentence, 'referendum' illustrates its role as a tool for democratic decision-making by the population.
Podczas referendum każdy obywatel miał prawo oddać swój głos.
During the referendum, every citizen had the right to cast their vote.
This usage of 'referendum' highlights the accessibility and participatory aspect inherent to the process.
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