A special vote on a specific issue

referendum

province

Quebec Act

Brexit

The correct answer is a referendum. This a juridical procedure in which it is submitted to vote of the population a law or a particular matter relevant for the govern. This mean obtains the popular consultation. Another name for this is the plebiscite.

A province is an area of specialized knowledge, interest or responsibility. Also refers to an administrative division of a country.

The Quebec act knows as the British North America Quebec Act was signed in 1774 and determined the procedures of governance in the province of Quebec (Canada) regarding its territory, religious matters, civil law among other issues.

Finally, the Brexit is a political act, (means Britain exit) from the European Union. Took place in 2006, and was done through a referendum where the people were asked if they wanted to continue being part of the European Union or not. 52% of the population voted in favor of leaving the Union.