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Referendums

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many referendums have there been for the whole of the UK?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

e)

Six

2.

What electoral system was suggested as a replacement for FPTP in the 2011 Referendum?

a)

SV

b)

STV

c)

AMS

d)

AV

3.

What percentage of voters chose for Scotland to remain part of the UK in the 2014 referendum?

a)

55

b)

54

c)

52

d)

45

4.

What does it mean if a referendum is "advisory"?

a)

The government must follow the electorates decision

b)

The government can, in theory, ignore the electorates decision

5.

Are referendums 'advisory' in the UK?

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

The advisory nature of referendums links to which principle?

a)

The Rule of Law

b)

Parliamentary Sovereignty

7.

Referendums are generally held to.....

a)

settle important constitutional issues

b)

settle disagreements within government itself