referenda Flashcards

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what is an example of a referendum imposing a decison on a reluctant gov

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EU referendum returned a leave result despite the cons officially backing a remain

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what is an example of referendums settling a long standing dispute

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the referendum on alternative vote in 2011 has stopped electoral reform for now

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what is an example of campaigns in referendums being misleading

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both the remain and leave campaigns in 216 were both misleading

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what is an example of referendums promoting participation

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the 2014 referendum had a 84.5% turnout

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5
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what was the result of the Brexit referendum

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52% to 48%

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what is an argument against increased use of referenda

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even though Scotland voted main with a clear majority scottish independence still prevails the public will not respect and accept the outcome of referendums, then what would be the sense in increasing their use

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What was the result of the Scottish referendum

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55% to 45%

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Define IDEALS

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I: identify the argument start with the strongest one
D: describe give more detail explaining what the argument is
E: bring in a example
A: directly link the question and how this argument answers the question
L: bring in opposition from the source
S: knock down counter argument

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