Referendums and how they are used. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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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 turnout for the 2011 Alternative Vote (AV) referendum?
What was the turnout for the 2011 Alternative Vote (AV) referendum?
42.2%
What was the result of the 2016 Brexit referendum?
What was the result of the 2016 Brexit referendum?
52% to 48%
What is the nature of referendums in the UK?
What is the nature of referendums in the UK?
Advisory
In what year was the Good Friday Agreement referendum held?
In what year was the Good Friday Agreement referendum held?
1998
What did the 1997 referendums in Scotland and Wales lead to?
What did the 1997 referendums in Scotland and Wales lead to?
Devolved governments
Referendums are often considered the purest form of what?
Referendums are often considered the purest form of what?
Democracy
How can referendums enhance political participation?
How can referendums enhance political participation?
By engaging citizens directly
How do referendums act as a check on government power?
How do referendums act as a check on government power?
By requiring direct public consent
What problem did the Brexit referendum result highlight?
What problem did the Brexit referendum result highlight?
Divisiveness in society
What criticism was made of the Brexit referendum question?
What criticism was made of the Brexit referendum question?
Overly simplistic
How can frequent referendums undermine representative democracy?
How can frequent referendums undermine representative democracy?
By sidelining elected representatives
What tension do referendums highlight in UK democracy?
What tension do referendums highlight in UK democracy?
Between direct & representative democracy