UK Politics Paper 1 - Democracy and Participation

Flashcards on Democracy and Participation, Direct Democracy, Representative Democracy, Wider Franchise and Debates Over Suffrage

What was the voting turnout in the 2016 EU referendum?

72.2%

What was the voting turnout in the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum?

84.6%

How many people participated in the protests after the EU referendum?

Over one million participants

Which MPs were successfully removed using the 2015 Recall of MPs Act?

Fiona Onasanya and Christopher Davies

What percentage of constituents signed Ian Paisley's petition?

9.4%

What was the voting increase for the 2016 EU referendum?

7.6%

What was the voting turnout in the 1997 Welsh devolution referendum?

50%

What percentage voted 'yes' in the 1997 Welsh devolution referendum?

50.3%

What was the voting turnout in the London 2021 mayoral election?

19.1%

What was the voter turnout in the 2001 General Election?

59.4%

What was the voter turnout in the 2017 General Election?

68.8%

In 2019, what percentage of seats did the Lib Dems receive versus the percentage of the vote?

19% of the seats, yet only 2% of the vote

What percentage of 16-17 year olds registered for the Scottish Independence Referendum?

Over 89%

What new requirement did the Elections Act 2022 implement?

New requirement for Voter ID