ads and disads of political influence

Question 1

two ads

Answer 1

• rapid response to emergencies (eg after 9/11, they brought in anti- terrorism laws)
• ideas for legislation to follow to test (eg, when high speed rails came in, they did a trial for the public’s opinion on it)

Question 2

two disadvantage

Answer 2

• can end up like a popularity contest between political parties, they want to get elected so they do what the elector wants
• flawed laws (eg Dangerous Dogs Act 1991)