Initiative:
An initiative is the power which is provided to the people of the states in order to draft a proposed law. Initiative is of two types: Direct initiative and indirect initiative. In other words initiative is the start of something with a view that it will be continued. It shows the eagerness to perform the activities and take the responsibility.
Referendum:
Referendum is the direct vote in which the peoples are requested to provide their opinion about the social question. In Australia, referendum is organized in order to change the constitution.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation. | A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision. |
| Synonyms | Leadership, action, drive, push | Vote, election, poll and mandate |
| Antonyms | Inactivity, idleness, indifference, cowardice and laziness | |
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| Types | Initiative is of two types: Direct initiative and indirect initiative. | The types of referendum are:
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| Word origin | The word initiative was originated in the late 18th century from French and from Latin initiare ‘beginning’. | The word referendum was originated in Mid-19th century: from Latin, gerund. |
| Proposed | Initiative is proposed through a petition. | Referendum is proposed by legislation. |
| Allows | Initiative allows the people to get the government what to do what it should have and did not. | Referendum give people the power to get the government not to do what they wanted to do. |
| Starts | Initiative starts with votes. | Legislative referendum initiates from the legislature and goes to the public, to approve or reject the proposed legislation. |
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