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.

The correct answer is:

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

The tradition of initiative and referendum in Michigan dates back to the Progressive Era (1854-1932). It was the time when almost every states that have these provisions implemented the initiative/ referendum.

The right of initiative is defined in the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 as: The power to propose laws and to enact and reject laws; While the people's right of referendum is defined as: The power to approve or reject laws.

Both terms became part of the constitution of 1908 as a result of a 1913 amendment.

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

Explanation:

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