Which statement best differentiates referendum, ballot initiative, and legislative referendum?

• A. A referendum asks voters to approve a law or amendment already passed by the legislature; a ballot initiative lets citizens place a measure on the ballot; a legislative referendum asks voters to approve a bill referred by the legislature
• B. A referendum lets citizens place measures on the ballot; ballot initiatives require legislative approval; legislative referendums are not used in many states
• C. A ballot initiative is an automatic law passed by citizens without a vote
• D. A legislative referendum allows the governor to veto a ballot measure directly

Answer: (A)