Intro - The People Flashcards
1
Q
What was the role for people in the constitution?
A
small
democratic channel -> voting for MPs who sit in the House of Commons
2
Q
What is the way for people to get more directly involved?
A
referendums
3
Q
How many national referendums have there been?
A
3
4
Q
What have the UK-wide national referendums been for?
A
EU Membership → 1975
Alternative Vote → 2011
EU Membership → 2016
5
Q
What other referendums are there?
A
sub-national and local referendums
6
Q
Example of a significant sub-national referendum
A
Scottish Independence → 2014
7
Q
What are the local referendums for?
A
the establishment / abolition of mayoralties
8
Q
What is a mayoralty?
A
the office or position of mayor
