ETVT referendums have more democratic legitimacy than elections in UK

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3 points to cover in the essay

  1. direct public mandate

  2. campaign & information

  3. frequency and use

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direct public mandate

weaker argument

  • elections give broad mandate- 2019 GE gave conservatives 80-seat majority but voters chose based on a mix of factors like leadership, party or local MP

stronger argument

  • referendums offer a clear mandate- 2016 EU rerendum 52% to leave, giving government a direct action to not act on

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campaign & information

weaker argument

  • can mislead the public- Leave campaign’s “£350m/week” for NHS slogan was widely discredited

stronger argument

  • boost engagement and turnout especially among youth- 2014 Scottish Referendum 85% turnout and 97% 16-17s registered to vote

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frequency and use

weaker argument

  • rare and inconsistent to resolve internal party divisions- Labour 1975 EEC or 2011 Conservative-Lib Dem AV

stronger argument

  • when used, clear result- 1997 Scottish devolution result: 60% turnout and 74% for yes