How referendums would not improve democracy
- Created by: Katie Beaumont
- Created on: 05-06-16 15:43
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- How referendums would NOT improve democracy
- The executive helps to decide the WORDING and TOPIC of the question.
- This may have an impact on the voter turnout.
- The reinforces the great power that the executive holds over the people.
- Counter argument: The electoral commission also works on the wording, and we elected the executive.
- Referendums are seen as MINI ELECTIONS.
- This is cited as tool for dictators.
- This is because referendums may be used to showcase the support of the leading party.
- E.g. the AV referendum showed the popularity of the Conservatives and the lack of support for the Lib Dems.
- Referendums are EXPENSIVE for the tax payer.
- E.g. It cost £9.3 million for the leaflets in favour for the EU-just the govt side.
- E.g. the AV referendum costs £7.5 million.
- Referendums cause VOTER FATIGUE
- This leads to a lower voter turnout, and that a lot of people will be discontented with the result.
- The executive helps to decide the WORDING and TOPIC of the question.
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