Elections and Referendums (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What did Clement Attlee call referendums in relation to British traditions?
What did Clement Attlee call referendums in relation to British traditions?
Alien to all our traditions
What percentage voted Leave in the 2016 EU referendum?
What percentage voted Leave in the 2016 EU referendum?
51.89%
What type of issues are UK referendums exclusively focused on?
What type of issues are UK referendums exclusively focused on?
Constitutional issues
What was the turnout for the 2014 Scottish independence referendum?
What was the turnout for the 2014 Scottish independence referendum?
84.6%
What was the result of the 1997 Welsh devolution referendum?
What was the result of the 1997 Welsh devolution referendum?
50.30% yes to 49.70% no
Which misleading claim was prominent during the Brexit campaign?
Which misleading claim was prominent during the Brexit campaign?
£350m weekly for NHS from EU funds
Why did the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum fail despite 51.6% voting yes?
Why did the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum fail despite 51.6% voting yes?
Didn't reach 40% of eligible voters
What percentage voted against the Alternative Vote system in 2011?
What percentage voted against the Alternative Vote system in 2011?
67.90%
What was the turnout for the 1998 Good Friday Agreement referendum in Northern Ireland?
What was the turnout for the 1998 Good Friday Agreement referendum in Northern Ireland?
81%
What problem does Brexit illustrate about referendum design?
What problem does Brexit illustrate about referendum design?
Binary choice on complex issues