Referendums and how they are used. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Referendum definition
Referendum definition
Direct vote to accept/reject a proposal
2014 Scottish independence turnout
2014 Scottish independence turnout
84.6%
Brexit referendum result %
Brexit referendum result %
52% Leave, 48% Remain
2011 AV referendum turnout
2011 AV referendum turnout
42.2%
1997 Scotland/Wales referendums outcome
1997 Scotland/Wales referendums outcome
Devolved governments established
UK referendums legal status
UK referendums legal status
Advisory
Referendums as form of democracy
Referendums as form of democracy
Purest form of democracy
Good Friday Agreement referendum year
Good Friday Agreement referendum year
1998
2011 AV referendum result
2011 AV referendum result
Retained First Past the Post (FPTP)
Pro: participation benefit
Pro: participation benefit
Enhanced engagement & political education
Pro: limiting govt power
Pro: limiting govt power
Check on govt; major changes need public consent
Against: divisiveness example
Against: divisiveness example
Brexit 52-48% result deepened divisions
Against: oversimplification issue
Against: oversimplification issue
Complex issues reduced to yes/no choices
Brexit question criticism
Brexit question criticism
Overly simplistic for complex issue