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Question 13 • Initial Credit: American Government (.5 Credit)

What is the difference between a ballot initiative and a referendum in Georgia?

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A

A ballot initiative enables people to suggest new laws, while a referendum changes an existing law.

B

A ballot initiative enables people to vote out elected officials, while a referendum changes elected officials’ job descriptions.

C

A referendum enables people to suggest laws, while a ballot initiative changes an existing law.

D

A referendum enables people to repeal proposed laws, while a ballot initiative offers new laws.

Explanation

A ballot initiative lets citizens propose a new law for voters to consider. A referendum puts an existing law or government action to a public vote, often to approve or reject it. Therefore, choice A correctly distinguishes the two.

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