referenda Flashcards
what is an example of a referendum imposing a decison on a reluctant gov
EU referendum returned a leave result despite the cons officially backing a remain
what is an example of referendums settling a long standing dispute
the referendum on alternative vote in 2011 has stopped electoral reform for now
what is an example of campaigns in referendums being misleading
both the remain and leave campaigns in 216 were both misleading
what is an example of referendums promoting participation
the 2014 referendum had a 84.5% turnout
what was the result of the Brexit referendum
52% to 48%
what is an argument against increased use of referenda
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
What was the result of the Scottish referendum
55% to 45%
Define IDEALS
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