Arguments for Referendums
- Created by: Katie Beaumont
- Created on: 03-04-16 12:17
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- For Referendums
- They increase direct political participation, which strengthens democracy.
- Voter turnout has declined in GEs, local and European elections.
- Referendums create the sense of participatory democracy, as people have power and influence on issues.
- Referendums create the sense of participatory democracy, as people have power and influence on issues.
- Voter turnout has declined in GEs, local and European elections.
- They help to mobilise consent on contentions issues
- They provide clear, decisive answers to specific issues which cannot be settled in Parliament.
- They could be a powerful check on the power of the elected Executive
- They inform and educate the public on specific issues
- Technology has increased the widespread use of national and local referendums
- They may serve to revitalise local govt and democracy
- Several councils have used local referendums on issues such as education policy
- They increase direct political participation, which strengthens democracy.
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