Referendums


	Referendums
	Advantages More direct democracy. Outside UK used more- Switzerland have 4 per year.	Disadvantages Plato- 'people want the elected representatives to make decisions'. Turnout often low- Welsh assembly- 35% 'Alien to our traditions' Timing of them can manipulate views- Scottish referendum.
	Evaluation The UK should not use referendums more because the turnout is often not high enough to constitute being democratic.

The UK should not use referendums more because the turnout is often not high enough to constitute being democratic.

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