Which statement correctly contrasts an initiative and a referendum in michigan? 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.