Weaknesses Of A Referendum Flashcards
1
Q
Distrust and lack of understanding
A
People may see a referendum as giving politicians more power or may find it difficult to understand
2
Q
Double majority
A
It is very difficult to achieve the provision of double majority
3
Q
Conservative
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Many major changes to the constitution may not be successful as people are often Conservative
4
Q
Bipartisan support
A
A referendum that does not have bipartisan support is unlikely to succeed
5
Q
Timing
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The focus of the referendum is lost to some extent when put to the people at the same time as an election
6
Q
Costly
A
Very costly to put a referendum to the people
7
Q
States lack of power
A
The only action the states can take against a referendum is to lobby strongly against it
