Chapter 1 - Two forms of democracy (NOT FINAL) Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two types of democracy?

A
  • Direct democracy

- Representative democracy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is Athenian democracy?

A

Direct democracy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is direct democracy?

A

Were people themselves make key decisions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is representative democracy?

A

When people elect representatives to make political decisions on their behalf.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the 2 advantages of direct democracy?

A
  • It is the purest form of democracy, giving decisions great legitimacy.
  • It has the power to avoid delay and deadlock.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the 3 disadvantages of direct democracy?

A
  • It can lead to the ‘tyranny of the majority’; elected representatives could mediate between the two.
  • Issues may be too complex for the people to understand.
  • People may be too easily swayed by emotions.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is social representation?

A

When the characteristics of members of representative bodies reflect the characteristics of the population as a whole; they should be microcosms of society.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is meant by party representation?

A

Those seeking election campaign on the basis of a party manifesto, and voters are aware that these are the stated aims and policies of parties and their representatives.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the three possible meanings of constituency representation?

A
  • An MP acts in the best interests of the constituency when voting or by trying to get money from government for example.
  • Redress of Grievances for individual constituents.
  • MPs listen to the views of their constituents when deciding about a national issue.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is functional representation?

A

When someone represents a particular occupation or social group.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is causal representation?

A

When people represent ideas, principles, or causes rather than people and groups.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the negative of majoritarian democracy?

A

Tyranny of the majority

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly