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Question 7 • CIVICS (15350)

Which statement correctly contrasts an initiative and a referendum in Michigan?

Answer

An initiative allows voters to propose a new law, while a referendum allows voters to change a new law recently passed by the legislature.

An initiative allows voters to change a new law recently passed by the legislature, while a referendum allows voters to propose a new law.

An initiative allows voters to remove an elected official from office, while a referendum allows voters to change an existing law.

An initiative allows voters to change an existing law, while a referendum allows voters to remove an elected official from office.

Explanation

An initiative lets Michigan voters propose a new law by gathering enough signatures to place it before voters. A referendum lets voters decide whether a law recently passed by the legislature should take effect. Therefore, the correct statement is that an initiative proposes a new law, while a referendum challenges a recently passed law.

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