Flashcards
Democracy
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- 1What is Democracy?Democracy is where power is exercised by the people.
- 2List the 6 different types of DemocracyLiberal Democracy
Majoritarian Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
Presidential Democracy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy - 3What is a feature of a Liberal Democracy?The Right to vote is widespread.
Representatives act in everyone's interest - 4What is a feature of a Majoritarian Democracy?The will of the majority is the prime focus of the Government
- 5What is a feature of a Parliamentary Democracy?The executive is drawn from and accountable to Parliament
- 6What is a feature of a Presidential Democracy?The executive is elected separately from the legislature
- 7What is a feature of Direct Democracy?Citizens are directly involved in decision making.
e.g: Referendums - 8What is a feature of Representative Democracy?People transfer decision making power to elected representatives
- 9List some advantages of Direct Democracy1) Peoples voice is clearly heard
2) Can avoid deadlock in a political system
3) As people are making decisions it has great legitimacy - 10List some disadvantages of Direct Democracy1) Can lead to 'tyranny of the majority' where the minority is ignored
2) People could easily be swayed by emotional appeals
3) People may struggle to understand complex issues - 11Why is accountability important in a representative democracy?Ensures representatives act responsibly and in the interest of the people.
- 12When are representatives held accountable in the UK?During Elections
- 13What is meant by 'Social Representation' in a representative democracy?The characteristics of representatives should be proportional to the characteristics of the population they represent.
- 14True or False? MPs should primarily represent the national interestTrue
- 15What is Party Representation?MPs should vote inline with their Parties election manifesto.
- 16List some advantages of Representative Democracy.1) Representatives can educate people on political issues
2) People are not expected to have the time to research and make important decisions
3) Representatives ensure the interests of all sections of society are considered - 17List some disadvantages of Representative Democracy.1) Representatives may manipulate opinions to suit themselves
2) Representatives are not accountable between elections
3) Election mandate is flawed as people must vote on a whole manifesto. - 18What are the different levels of representation in the UK?National Government
Devolved Government
Metropolitan Authority
Local Council
Parish/Town Council - 19List 5 features of a democratic system.1) Rule of Law
2) Free Elections
3) Peaceful transition of power
4) Separation of Powers
5) Freedom of Expression - 20List 3 positive aspects of British democracy.1) Universal Suffrage
2) Many different options/parties
3) Devolution provides an extra layer of representation - 21List 3 negative aspects of British democracy.1) Low turnout
2) Homeless people cannot vote
3) House of Lords is unelected
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- AS level Politics (UK Politics - Democracy and Participation) Flashcards on Democracy, created by Jake Ashby on 26/09/2019.
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