Lesson: Let the People Decide
A plebiscite or referendum occurs when the people vote on a single question. Recently the German Chancellor instantly and drastically changed Germany’s military defence policy. He decided to send lethal weapons to Ukraine and double its yearly defence budget. The government of Japan intends to change its defence policy, too, but through a referendum. British Prime Minister Tony Blair made Brexit a referendum, and we all know how that turned out. Is a referendum the best way for a nation to make a big decision?
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Example Article
Each conversation topic is based on a theme. In order to help students acquire a basic understanding of that topic, four media articles are provided for them to read. I will never test you on the articles, but I strongly suggest you book lessons far enough in advance to give yourself enough time to properly prepare. The better prepared you are, the more benefit you will receive from our conversations.
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