Political parties have used state-level ballot initiatives to motivate voter turnout in different ways.
For example, in 2004, the Republican Party put a constitutional amendment on gay marriage on the ballot in many states. This move motivated Republican voters to show up on Election Day to vote against the measures, which defeated the initiatives and helped President George W. Bush beat John Kerry.
In 2018, the trends in ballot initiatives show a focus on transportation and taxes.
The current constitution of Georgia went into effect in 1983. It was ratified in a general election the previous year, but did not go into effect until July 1, 1983.
<span>There will be a higher risk that the government will default on the debt repayments. We have to pay more as taxes and the revenue available will be lesser for our priorities like education, healthcare, and housing. There will be brain drain as eligible people opt to find a better standard of living elsewhere. As foreign investors pull out their money in a weaker economy, the savings, investment and pension fund will decrease.</span>
