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Flashcards by xXMonStarZzXx, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by xXMonStarZzXx
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| Question | Answer |
| What is democracy? | Rule by the people or 'people power' |
| What are the principles of a Liberal Democracy | Free and Fair elections Wide right to vote Key Rights and responsibilities Freedom of speach |
| What is Pluralism | A system where there is open competition for power between different groups and individuals. |
| What is Direct Democracy | A democracy where citizens have a direct input.(E.g. Ancient Greece) In westerd democracies this is normally done using referendums. |
| What is Reprasentative Democracy | Where power and authority are put into the hands of elected representatives. (E.g. Uk Parliament) |
| What is parliamentary sovereignty | Parliament s the superior law making body within the UK meaning they can create or end any law. Generally the courts cannot overule its legislation. Also no parliament can pass a law that future parliaments cannot change. |
| What are the Advantages of represantative demcracy? | *Representatives are more educated and articulated that the electorate. *Representative have access to research and reports which they can use to make judgements. *Representatives will ensure neccessary but unpopular policies will be implemented e.g, Taxation. *Independence ensure that policies work together and Govt stays united. |
| What are the Disadvantages to Representative democracy. | #Long terms in office reduce the accountability of representatives. #MP's toe the party line and dont represent the representatives. #People feel poorly represeted leading to increased apathy and reduced participation. #The risk of elitism as only a minority section of society are elected to represent constituants. |
| What is differential turnout | How turnout varies geographically and according to factors such as class. |
| Examples of differential turnout | #In 2005 there was a 23% point difference in turnout between the constituencies of Manchester and East Refrewshire. #44% of 18-24 year olds voted in 2005 compared to 76% of those over 65 57% of in DE social classes compared 76% in AB. |
| What affects turnout | #Types of election- Do the electorate value the institutions involved #Political apathy/ disengagement- The power report suggested voters increasingly felt elections make littled difference, and UK parties are converging ideologies. #Relative Value- Do people live in safe seats therefore do they feel their vote is needed. |
| Name 3 types of non-electoral participation and examples. | #Writing to or meeting elected representatives. #Being a member or being involved with a political party. #Being a member of a pressure group. |
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