Referendums Flashcards
What is advisory
The government taking note of the referendum outcome but not having to act
What does it mean by binding
The government have to act on the outcome
What is a representative democracy
When the people elect person to represent them in parliament
What are the turnout of the EU referendum
72.2%
How many UK voters voted to leave the EU
51.9%
How many UK voters voted to stay in the EU
48.1%
How many constituencies are in the UK
650
What are some advantages of FPTP
Simplicity
Representation
Stable
Close MP and constituency relationship
What are some disadvantages of FPTP
Minority of the vote
Unfair representation
Tactical voting
Power
What does extending the franchise mean
Meaning that sometimes the government can change who is eligible to vote
When was the great reform act
1832
When was the voting rights act
1867
When was women’s right to vote
1918
When was the first representation of the people act
1918
When was the second representation of the people act
1928