Factors Affecting Referendum Success (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Successful referendums since Federation
Successful referendums since Federation
8 out of 44
Bipartisan support definition
Bipartisan support definition
Approval by two or more political parties
Four factors affecting referendum success
Four factors affecting referendum success
Bipartisan support, voters seeking change, nature, education
1967 referendum support level
1967 referendum support level
Over 90% nationally
People's ownership
People's ownership
Voters themselves drive and promote the change
Simple proposals vs complex
Simple proposals vs complex
Simple, clear proposals more likely to succeed
1999 referendum rejection rate
1999 referendum rejection rate
54.87% voted against
Constitutional monarchy
Constitutional monarchy
Monarch as head, constitution sets out parliament powers
1999 referendum model limitation
1999 referendum model limitation
Only one model offered, no alternative options
Coalition definition
Coalition definition
Alliance of 2+ parties to form government