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Referendums (Against (Not Legally Binding Unless Written In Legislation…
Referendums
Against
Undermines Governmental Authority
California
1979 - Government Vote Of No Confidence Due To Referendum
Joined Up Policy Fragmented
May Lead To Dependence On Referendums
Easily Influenced By Media
EU Referendum 2016 - '350 Million'
1975 EEC Referendum
Slows Policymaking
Worth It For Democracy?
Expensive - Funded by Taxpayers
People May Not Understand The Vote
Not Informed/Educated Enough
May Not Understand the Facts
Are The People Trustworthy?
Not Legally Binding Unless Written In Legislation
Government Could Choose To Ignore The Vote
Public Outrage
EU Referendum 2016 - Not Binding
1979 Scottish/Welsh Referendum - Not Binding
Only Effective for Yes/No Votes
Simplifies Complex Issues
Moral Issues?
EU Referendum 2016 - Terms of Divorce Too Complex for Yes/No
Uninformed Public Too Simplistic?
Depends on Turnout for Legitimacy
1979 - 40% Of Electorate Needed For A Legitimate Result, Turnout Was 32%
85% Turnout In Scottish Independence Referendum 2016
Used By Parties to Further Their Own Agendas
1979 Scottish/Welsh Referendum
2016 EU Referendum
1997 Scottish/Welsh Referendum
Can Be Divisive
For
Fair and Democratic
People Vote On A Specific Issue, Not For A Whole Manifesto
Unites People Around The Issue
Good Friday 1998
Transcends Party Divisions
EU Referendum 2016 Divides Community
Equally Weighted Vote
Clear And Decisive Results
Gets More People Involved In Politics
Popularity Of 1975 EEC Referendum
Can Leader To Fuller Discussion Of Policy And Its Consequences
Scottish Referendum 2014
Good Friday 1998
People Are More Reliable Than MPs Who Act In Party Interest
Useful For Constitutional Issues