The document discusses direct democracy and referendums. It provides definitions of direct democracy as any form of direct consultation between a government and people. Referendums are defined as direct votes where the public votes on policy issues. The document notes that referendums are a way for governments to directly consult citizens and gives examples of upcoming referendums in Britain on Brexit and electoral reform. It also notes arguments for and against holding referendums on issues.

1. When change of rulers happens to a state 'tis but a change of name for the poor. Phaedrus: Fables (c. 25BC)

2. Direct Democracy

3. The less government, the better, the fewer laws, and the less confided power. Emerson

4. Direct democracy To some degree democracy involves any form of direct consultation which a government makes with the people. How does the Labour Party directly consult with the people? How do local authorities and small parishes consult members of their community? What is this system known as?

5. Referendums

6. Nearly all great men are bad men. Power is poison.... The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern; every class is unfit to govern. Lord Acton

7. Referendums What is a referendum? What are the 2 proposed future polls in Britain? Why were these referendums held?

9. Referendums Arguments for and against

10. Referendums Arguments for and against Copy table on p16. Supplement with notes from p13-16.