Explain three criticisms of referendums

One criticism that is often heard about referendums is that it encourages voter fatigue. Voter fatigue is a term that describes when a voter gets apathetic towards voting due to feeling like they have been overwhelmed with multiple voting events. If referendums were to be held often in conjunction with local and general elections the state may find that the number of apathetic electorates would increase. The fear of voter fatigue may stop the government from holding more referendums and rather choosing to make the decision themselves. Voter fatigue is one problem that undermines referendums.

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