Matching. Match the terms to the best description of each. (3 points)

Initiative
Referendum
Recall
The process that enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Not allowed by the state of Georgia.

A general vote by voters on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision. Not allowed by the state of Georgia.
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A procedure that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the end of their term of office. Allowed by the state of Georgia.

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Here are the terms matched to their best descriptions:

  1. Initiative: The process that enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot.

  2. Referendum: A general vote by voters on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision. Not allowed by the state of Georgia.

  3. Recall: A procedure that allows citizens to remove and replace a public official before the end of their term of office. Allowed by the state of Georgia.