#Politics

Stories tagged “Politics”.

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Politics

What Is a Referendum?

A referendum is a direct public vote on a single question. This explainer covers how referendums work, the difference between…

Liam Chen · · 5 min read
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The Separation of Powers Explained

The separation of powers divides government into three branches, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary, so that no…

Liam Chen · · 6 min read
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What Is Lobbying?

Lobbying is the practice of trying to influence the decisions of government on behalf of an interest or cause. Here is how…

Liam Chen · · 6 min read
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What Is a Think Tank?

A think tank is an organisation that researches policy and tries to influence public debate and government decisions. Here is…

Liam Chen · · 6 min read
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What Is a Coalition Government?

A coalition government is one formed by two or more parties that agree to govern together, usually because no single party won a…

Liam Chen · · 6 min read