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What Distinguishes a Ballot Initiative from a Referendum

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What distinguishes a ballot initiative from a referendum?


A) Nothing. The terms are interchangeable.
B) A ballot initiative is financed by private citizens or organizations. A referendum is financed by the state.
C) A referendum is used to consider constitutional questions. A ballot initiative is used for ordinary legislation.
D) A ballot initiative is used to consider changes to federal law. A referendum is used to consider changes in state law.
E) A referendum considers legislation proposed by a legislature. A ballot initiative considers legislation proposed directly by citizens.

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