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Year 11 - Citizenship

What were the results of the Brexit referendum?

How well has the UK adjusted to its changing relationship with the EU?

Unit Summary

Pupils analyse the reasons behind the Brexit referendum and consider what the implications of it have been.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the outcome of the referendum on our relationship with the European Union.

Key Notes

  • In 2016, the UK's EU referendum had a close, divisive result, unlike typical clear-cut referendums.
  • The results varied across the UK, with Scotland and Northern Ireland voting to remain in the EU.
  • Regional differences emerged in the vote, with patterns tied to demographics such as age influencing the results.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • voter turnout: the number of registered voters who actually vote in an election or referendum
  • divisive: creating disunity or disharmony
  • demographic: statistics linked to the population or parts of the population, such as age

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The Brexit result was overwhelmingly in favour of Brexit.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

In 2016, the UK's EU referendum had a close, divisive result, unlike typical clear-cut referendums. The results varied across the UK, with Scotland and Northern Ireland voting to remain in the EU.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'voter turnout'

the number of registered voters who actually vote in an election or referendum.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: The Brexit result was overwhelmingly in favour of Brexit. Correction: The result was very close which is not typical of referendums. Many factors played a part including age, region and education.

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