Beyond the Ballot: The Impact of Voting Margin and Turnout on the Legitimacy of Referendum Outcomes in Europe
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https://hdl.handle.net/10037/35179Dato
2024-07-27Type
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This study delves into the criteria under which referendums can legitimise political choices. It
employs survey experiments regarding EU membership across seven European nations, focusing
on variations in referendum outcomes, majority margins and voter participation. The empirical
results reveal a consistent pattern of legitimacy attributed to referendums, emphasising the
influence of majority margin and voter turnout. It also uncovers the critical role of status quo
bias on outcome favorability and the apprehension regarding false majorities in shaping public
acceptance of referendums. This research contributes to understanding the mechanisms by which
democratic procedures legitimise political decisions, revealing the nuanced role of referendums in
democratic governance.
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Arnesen, Broderstad, Johannesson, Linde. Beyond the Ballot: The Impact of Voting Margin and Turnout on the Legitimacy of Referendum Outcomes in Europe. Political Studies. 2024Metadata
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