What Distinguishes a Ballot Initiative from a Referendum

question 5

Multiple Choice

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 by citizens.

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Definitions:

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory.

Storage

The act or process of keeping data, objects, or materials in a location for future use, preservation, or retrieval.

Retrieval

The process of accessing and bringing into consciousness information stored in memory.

Working Memory

A mental “workbench” where individuals manipulate and assemble information when making decisions, solving problems, and comprehending written and spoken language.