Some citizens oppose the budget cuts made by the new mayor. They could gather signatures to hold a(n) and remove the mayor from office.

A recall is a process citizens can use to remove an elected official from office before the official’s term ends. Gathering signatures can help put a recall effort in motion, so the correct choice is recall. An initiative proposes a new law, while a referendum lets voters approve or reject a law or government action.

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