ETVT referendums have a positive impact on democracy and politics in the uk

Question 1

LOA

Answer 1

good for democracy

Question 2

for- benefit rep democracy

Answer 2

involves the people between elections
2014
single issue isolated
unambiguous popular vote
2016
public disagreed with parliament 76% of MP called for remain
pro brexit MOS elected post ref
govt less remote and accountable
check on elective dictatorships
electoral commission regulates results and wording
2016

Question 3

no- challenges rep democracy

Answer 3

sovereignty
ill informed electorate
elect reps on our behalf until 1970’s
complex issues lack expertise
2016 campaigns electoral commission arguments by leaders included distortion
more reg. needed
350 mil to nhs
sovereignty and parliament 75% wanting to remain
second ref in parliament
divisive and defined politics

Question 4

for- refs are held due to public pressure

Answer 4

increase legitimacy
democratic
proper rep.
2014 indy ref due to rise in SNP support
and polling
2016 EU due to rise in UKIP
EU parliament around 30% of the vote
since bake there has been many refs on key constitutional issues
gives devolved bodies legitimacy

Question 5

against- parties with ulterior motives negative for democracy

Answer 5

benefit party over people
2016 aided Cameron
and Conservative Party
2015 rise of skip threatened some of conservative electorate
sometimes used to pass an important policy
2011 LD 68% against
can call when and how they want
should be more regulation
should only be for key constitutional issues