Democracy flashcards
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This Democracy page on GoConqr gathers flashcards on direct and representative democracy, referendums and political participation. Its decks support school students, university students and professional candidates practising key concepts, as well as teachers looking for ready-made material. Explore more than 80 flashcard decks made by over 70 users and pick a topic to revise.
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- Democratic principles and features24
- Theories of democracy12
- Types of democracy107
- Democratic institutions and constitutions6
- Elections and electoral systems21
- Referendums30
- Political participation26
- Pressure groups7
- Representation and inclusion8
- Democracy in the UK15
- Democratization and democratic backsliding13
- Challenges and alternatives to democracy15
- Democracy around the world16
- Democracy and international relations20
Flashcards
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45 cardsModern Studies - Democracy in Scotland/UK. Electoral System: FPTP - General Info
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8 cardsDemocracy and political participation Key concepts in this chapter: What is Democracy?
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74 cardsdemocracy in the contemporary world Which of the following does not lead to the spread of democracy? (a) Struggle by the people (b) Invasion by...
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29 cardsDemocracies What is democracy and what ways can it be defined?
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43 cardsDemocracy What is democracy?
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26 cardsPublic Deliberation Why is public deliberation used?
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68 cardsFlipside Democracy - Yr 9 What is a government?
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36 cardsExam revision flashcards Sources of power (2)
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48 cardsUnit 5 Values of a Liberal: Left side of Modern Liberalism spectrum
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15 cardsModels of democracy What are the 3 models of democracy?
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18 cardsUNANIMOUS DIRECT DEMOCRACY There is, in theory, a solution to the problem which has been posed, and this fact is in itself quite impor...
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21 cardsReferendums What is the difference between direct & representative democracy?
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26 cardsDEMOCRACY
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17 cardsGovernment and Politics - Democracy How can we participate in politics?
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13 cardsInstitutions of a democracy What are the institutions of a democratic state?
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20 cardsDEMOCRATIC PEACE THEORY (REPUBLICAN LIBERALISM)
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27 cardsDemocracy and Diversity
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15 cardsUntitled what is meant by the term direct democracy
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9 cardsREPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY What are the two problems that Wolff claims are overcome by representation?
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41 cardsPOLI 1100 Quiz 2 Where did direct democracy start?
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21 cardsDemocracy in Scotland & UK What are 4 of the rights enforceable in UK courts from the European Convention on Human Rights by the UK Hu...
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15 cardsAPPENDIX: A PROPOSAL FOR INSTANT DIRECT DEMOCRACY What remark does Wolff makes about the view of direct democracy?
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19 cardsdirect democracy in the USA what are referendums?
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18 cardstopic 4:pressure groups and protest movements 3 roles of a pressure group
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12 cardsFlashcards: Unit 1 Explain the nature of democracy in general.
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18 cardsReferendums What Is a referendum?
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5 cardsElectoral Politics Why did Lok Dal party win ?
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21 cardsDemocracy What is Democracy?
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18 cardsdemocracy what are the features that evidence low political participation?
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13 cardsDemocracy key concepts
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24 cardsDemocracy and Political Participation
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13 cardsPeople, Politics and Participation What is democracy?
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5 cardsDemocracy Flashcards What are the key features of a Democracy?
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15 cardsPoli Sci Final Where does the word democracy come from?
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4 cardsdo referendums make for more democratic decision-making?
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14 cardsRepresentative democracy
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12 cardsDemocracy and Violence
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5 cardsHow democratic is UK/Scotland? Different ways of measuring democracy - (3)
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7 cardsAdvanatages of Referendum They are a form of direct democracy
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14 cardsDemocracy What does Democracy mean?
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About democracy flashcards
GoConqr OriginalWhat democracy flashcards cover
The decks offer short prompts on definitions, comparisons and political participation. Democracy includes cards on the advantages and disadvantages of direct and representative democracy. Democracy and participation covers terms such as referendum and liberal democracy, alongside questions about elections in the UK.
For a UK focus, Democracy in Scotland & UK includes questions on rights and responsibilities. The deck on Modern Studies and democracy in Scotland and the UK includes cards on arguments for first past the post. Other decks focus on pressure groups, referendums and electoral politics.
How to use the decks
Start with the definitions in Democracy if you want to compare the two models. Read a prompt, form an answer and then check the card. Return to the terms you find difficult. When you want to see connections between ideas, switch to a mind map on the unit page; use a quiz there when you want a different way to check your recall.
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Which deck is a useful place to start?
The deck called Democracy is a useful starting point for comparing direct and representative democracy. Its cards ask for definitions and cover advantages and disadvantages of both. Once you have worked through those prompts, Democracy and participation offers more terms to practise, including referendum and liberal democracy.
Are these flashcards free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open and study without an account. The decks were made by GoConqr users, rather than by GoConqr. A free account also lets you save quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
What UK topics do the decks cover?
Democracy in Scotland & UK includes questions on rights and responsibilities. The Modern Studies deck covers first past the post, including arguments in its favour. Other listed decks address UK referendums, elections and political participation, so you can choose a topic that matches what you are revising.