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

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.

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Esperanza Tate

31 August, 21:14

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

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.

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Addyson Mooney · Answer 1

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

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Irene Frank · Answer 2

The popular referendum is similar to the initiative in that both are triggered by petitions, but there are important differences ... Legislative referenda may appear on the ballot in all 50 states. The popular referendum is a device which allows voters to approve or repeal an act of the Legislature.