Referendums^ Flashcards
1
Q
1975
A
Margaret Thatcher
remain in European Community
2
Q
2011
A
Lab + LD
AV ref - 67.9% refuse, 42% turnout
LD wanted it to get more votes
3
Q
2014
A
should Scotland be independent
55% said no
4
Q
2016
A
should UK leave EU
52% leave
5
Q
Why use referendums?
A
get public consent on significant constitutional issues
Brexit
6
Q
Legally Binding?
A
Its not
Parliament can ignore as are sovereign
dont because they wasn’t to be liked and reelected
