-The Brexit (2016) referendum which saw 51.89% vote 'leave'
-The AV Referendum (2011) which saw over 19 million vote to keep FPTP
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How do online petitions in the UK work?
If a petition gets 100,000 signatures it may be debated in Parliament (requires Backbench Business Committee thus not entirely direct democracy).
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What is a recent example of an online petition prompting change in the UK?
1.6 million people signed to stop Trump's State visit to the UK, so it was debated in Parliament and changed to a 'work visit'.
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What do rallies and protests do?
Show the support/contempt towards the Government but the Government don't have to respond.
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Give two examples of protests in the UK
-Thousands in London protested against the Government's austerity during 2017
-Thousands of students in London protested the rise in tutition fees in 2010
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Does the UK use direct democracy?
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Only rarely, through referendums.
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Give two example of referendums held in the UK.
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How do online petitions in the UK work?
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What is a recent example of an online petition prompting change in the UK?
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