National referendums: Should more laws be put to the citizens to accept or reject?

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Selected thesis

More laws should be voted on by the citizens in national referendums.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Referendums are a better way to settle controversial issues.

  • Pro claim 2

    Referendums can encourage increased political participation.

  • Con claim 1

    Referendums can oversimplify complex issues into to a yes/no question.

  • Con claim 2

    One side of a referendum campaign may have more power and money, giving them an unfair advantage.