Referendums (UK)
Public votes on specific political issues
Real World
The 2016 EU referendum produced a 51.9% vote to Leave, and despite Parliament being sovereign and the result technically advisory, no mainstream party dared ignore the outcome — showing how political legitimacy can override legal status.
Exam Focus
Always address the tension between parliamentary sovereignty and popular sovereignty — this is a key evaluative strand examiners look for.
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