Politics: democracy & participation- referendums Flashcards
(17 cards)
How many nationwide referendums has the UK held?
Three
What was the outcome & turnout of the 1975 referendum on Remaining in the European Economic Community?
67% Yes, 33% No
64% turnout
What was the turnout & outcome for the 2011 referendum on the Alternative Vote electoral system?
32% Yes, 68% No
Turnout 32%
What was the outcome & Turnout of the 2016 referendum on Leaving the European Union?
52% Yes, 48% No
72% Turnout
What was the required percentage of registered electorates to vote in favor for the 1979 Scottish Assembly reform and what was outcome and turnout?
40%
What were the results of the 1997 referendum on the Creation of a Scottish Parliament?
74% Yes, 26% No
What was the turnout for the 1997 Scottish Parliament referendum?
64%
What was the outcome & turnout of the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum?
45% Yes, 55% No
Turnout 85%
What was the outcome & turnout of the 2004 North east Assembly referendum?
22% Yes, 78% No
48% turnout
What was the turnout andoutcome or the 1998 Good Friday Agreement referendum?
71% Yes 29% No
Turnout 81%
What agreement was associated with the 1998 Northern Ireland referendum?
Good Friday Agreement
What was the outcome and turnout of the 1979 Welsh Assembly referendum?
20% Yes, 80% No
Turnout 59%
What was the outcome and turnout of the 1997 Welsh Assembly referendum?
50.3% Yes, 49.7% No
Turnout 50%
What are some arguments for holding more referendums in the UK? X3
- Legitimise major constitutional changes
- Allow public expression on policy areas
- Could be held on social issues
What are some arguments against holding more referendums in the UK? X3
- Divisive outcomes
- Take attention away from important issues
- Create voter fatigue
What impact did the 2016 EU referendum have on parliamentary productivity?
Fell in parliamentary productivity
What event partly caused the drop in parliamentary productivity after the 2016 EU referendum?
Conservatives losing their majority in the 2017 general election
