D+P - DIRECT VS REPRESENTATIVE Flashcards
what referendum was the most recent in the UK
Brexit Ref in 2016
how many UK citizens voted in the 2016 Brexit Referendum
33 million
what % of voters voted to leave the EU in the Brexit Referendum
52%
how many times has the Recall Of MPs Act been used since its enshrinement
6 times
when was the RoMP Act used most recently
October 2023
which MP was given a suspension in October 2023 under the Recall of MPs act?
Peter Bone( Wellingborough )
why was Bone suspended under the Recall of MPs Act in October 2023
Bullying and sexual misconduct
what % of constituents signed the petition which got Bone suspended
13%
when (most recently) was a petition on assisted dying debated
April 2024
how many e-signatures were accrued in the April 2024 petition on assisted dying?
203,000
which referendum in 2014 had an 85% Turnout
The Scottish IndyRef
which referendum in 2016 saw a 72% Turnout
The Brexit Referendum
what were the turnouts of the 2014 & 2016 referendums higher than ?
the average in GE’s (65%)
what was the estimated cost of the EU Referendum in 2016 as per the Cabinet Office
£150M
what Referendum was held in 2011
The AV referendum
what was the turnout of the AV referendum in 2011
42%
the turnout of the 2011 AV ref was 42%. what was this 20% less than which was held 1 year prior
The 2010 General election
what main reason is attached to why many chose not to vote in the 2011 AV referendum
Apathy & lack of passion
which phenomenon has began to grow since the EU withdrawal Act?
“Bregret”
What did a March 2024 Poll reveal in regards to the decision to leave the EU
57% felt it was the wrong choice
what did the Brexit referendum see large amounts of being spread
Misinformation and exaggeration
The Brexit Referendum in 2016 saw large amounts of what being spread?
Misinformation and Exaggeration
what might the Misinformation and Exaggeration spread during the Brexit Referendum in 2016 have caused
voters to vote emotionally, as opposed to rationally
how many e-signatures did an e-petition on the basis of revoking brexit receive
6.4M
what does the 6.4M signatures wanting to revoke brexit clearly show
“Bregret”
in which election had many Labour safe seats Vote for The Conservatives instead?
the 2019 General Election
which seat in the 2019 GE had never previously voted for the Conservatives
Redcar
by how many votes did the tory MP in redcar win over the Labour MP, Anna Turley
3527 votes
what has Direct Democracy (Referendums) been beneficial for
increasing Participation
what percentage of Scots were involved in at least one activity related to the 2014 Ref
75%
in what ways did the 75% of scots get involved in the 2014 Ref
through campaigning or social media
in march - june 2016, how many interactions were related to Brexit in the UK on social media
38M interactions
what was the 2nd most googled term in the UK following the day of the 2016 Referendum
“what is the EU”
what is the % of actual adults that voted for Brexit in the 2016 referendum
only 37% of the entire adult population in the UK
