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The Role of Constitutional Referendums in Majoritarian Democracies
Quick fact
In a majoritarian democracy like the UK, the 2016 Brexit referendum was advisory, not legally binding, yet it triggered a major constitutional change, showing how a single vote can override parliamentary sovereignty.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a law that can only be changed with your direct vote. That's how constitutional referendums work—but do they always give power to the people, or can they be used to sidestep checks and balances?