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People, Politics and Participation
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- 1What is democracy?Rule by the people or 'people power'
- 2What are the principles of a Liberal DemocracyFree and Fair elections
Wide right to vote
Key Rights and responsibilities
Freedom of speach - 3What is PluralismA system where there is open competition for power between different groups and individuals.
- 4What is Direct DemocracyA democracy where citizens have a direct input.(E.g. Ancient Greece)
In westerd democracies this is normally done using referendums. - 5What is Reprasentative DemocracyWhere power and authority are put into the hands of elected representatives.
(E.g. Uk Parliament) - 6What is parliamentary sovereigntyParliament 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. - 7What 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. - 8What 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. - 9What is differential turnoutHow turnout varies geographically and according to factors such as class.
- 10Examples 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. - 11What 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. - 12Name 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. - 13—
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