Referendums Flashcards

1
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What is advisory

A

The government taking note of the referendum outcome but not having to act

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2
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What does it mean by binding

A

The government have to act on the outcome

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3
Q

What is a representative democracy

A

When the people elect person to represent them in parliament

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4
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What are the turnout of the EU referendum

A

72.2%

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5
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How many UK voters voted to leave the EU

A

51.9%

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6
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How many UK voters voted to stay in the EU

A

48.1%

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7
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How many constituencies are in the UK

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650

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8
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What are some advantages of FPTP

A

Simplicity
Representation
Stable
Close MP and constituency relationship

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9
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What are some disadvantages of FPTP

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Minority of the vote
Unfair representation
Tactical voting
Power

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10
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What does extending the franchise mean

A

Meaning that sometimes the government can change who is eligible to vote

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11
Q

When was the great reform act

A

1832

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12
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When was the voting rights act

A

1867

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13
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When was women’s right to vote

A

1918

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14
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When was the first representation of the people act

A

1918

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15
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When was the second representation of the people act

A

1928

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16
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When was the third representation of the people act

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1969

17
Q

What are positive rights

A

Given to a citizen,usually in the form of the constitution

18
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What are negative right

A

Not explicitly set and only exist because of an absence of any law banning them

19
Q

What are some advantages of rights

A

Absolute rights(can’t be compromised)
Universal
Fundamental

20
Q

What are some features of responsibilities of UK citizens

A

Respect and obey the law
Pay taxes
Don’t cause harm
Perform duties as a person
Respect parliament
Serve on a jury

21
Q

When was the equality act

A

2010

22
Q

When was the freedom of information act

A

2000

23
Q

When was the bill of rights

A

1689

24
Q

What are the functions of elections

A

Policy influence
Elite recruitment
Participation
Choosing government
Accountability
Representation

25
Q

What is an election

A

A method of an office or post through choices by a designated body of people known as an electorate

26
Q

When was the Magna Carta

A

1215

27
Q

What is rational choice theory

A

Voters will make logical decisions based on their own interests

28
Q

What is issue voting

A

Voters may place an issue above others and cast their votes because of this

29
Q

Why can economics affect voting behaviour

A

Voters will make a judgement on performance and who is able to deliver the best economic outcomes

30
Q

Why can policies affect voting behaviour

A

Voters observe policy and make a decision on which suits them best

31
Q

Why can performance in office affect voting behaviour

A

Basing performance on the economy

32
Q

Why can tactical affect voting behaviour

A

Due to FPTP,people may vote for a less favourite candidate if they’re less likely to win

33
Q

What is spatial leadership

A

A style of leadership where the PM relies on their inner circle of advisers rather than cabinet