Use and Impact of UK Referendums Since 1997 (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What type of democracy do referendums represent?
What type of democracy do referendums represent?
Direct democracy
What was the turnout for the 2016 EU Referendum?
What was the turnout for the 2016 EU Referendum?
72.2%
Why was the 2014 Scottish independence referendum called?
Why was the 2014 Scottish independence referendum called?
Pressure from the SNP
Why did the Conservatives use the 2016 Brexit referendum for party strategy?
Why did the Conservatives use the 2016 Brexit referendum for party strategy?
Manage Eurosceptic & pro-EU divisions
What percentage voted to remain in the EEC in the 1975 referendum?
What percentage voted to remain in the EEC in the 1975 referendum?
67.2%
What percentage supported creating a Scottish Parliament in 1997?
What percentage supported creating a Scottish Parliament in 1997?
74.3%
What percentage rejected the Alternative Vote system in 2011?
What percentage rejected the Alternative Vote system in 2011?
67.9%
What percentage voted to leave the EU in 2016?
What percentage voted to leave the EU in 2016?
51.9%
What was the Leave campaign's slogan in the 2016 EU Referendum?
What was the Leave campaign's slogan in the 2016 EU Referendum?
Take Back Control
Which regions predominantly voted to remain in the 2016 EU Referendum?
Which regions predominantly voted to remain in the 2016 EU Referendum?
Scotland & Northern Ireland
When was Article 50 invoked to start the formal process of leaving the EU?
When was Article 50 invoked to start the formal process of leaving the EU?
March 2017
What action did the Electoral Commission take against the Leave campaign?
What action did the Electoral Commission take against the Leave campaign?
Fined for overspending