The following are not about the kind of Referendum held to decide whether a people should stay as they are, opt for autonomy or independence. Nevertheless, they are Referendums too. The Pros of Referendum: Referendums enhance the democratic process Referendums can be a ‘weapon of entrenchment’ Referendums can ‘settle’ an issue Referendums can be a ‘protective device’ Referendums enhance citizen engagement Referendums promote voter education Voters are able to make reasoned judgments Referendums are popular with voters Referendums complement representative democracy The Cons of Referendum: Referendums are a tactical device Referendums are dominated by elite groups Referendums can have a damaging effect on minority groups Referendums are a conservative device Referendums do not ‘settle’ an issue Referendums fail to deal with complex issues Referendums tend not to be about the issue in question Voters show little desire to participate in Referendums Referendums are costly Referendums undermine representative democracy.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 07:54:05 +0000
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