(D) Britain's democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a Flashcards
what couldbe the agreements to this
(D) Britain’s democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a
- not open to who finances activities
- lobbying / manipulate democratic processes
- MPS and ministers buddies with think tanks
- generate fake news for influence
AGREEMENT : SOURCE
how is britain’s democracy damaged through think tanks not being open with who finances their activities
(D) Britain’s democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a
their unablility to share this information makes this donours seem suspicious
AGREEMENT : SOURCE
how does manipulating democratic purposes hinder democracy
(D) Britain’s democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a
want to influence government thinking / not public
favour private meetinf=gs with ministers to get views across, not public
AGREEMENT
why does the association with ministers affect democracy
(D) Britain’s democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a
well-funded and similar agenda = $$$ DING DING DING
mps not forced to make alliance public and could push agenda on MPS
DISAGREEMENT
how does genrating fake information hinder democracy
(D) Britain’s democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a
could be undercover lobbyists forcing political agenda - misinformation could force MPs to play in the hands of the think tankers
‘TRANSPARIFY’ and ‘OPEN DEMOCRACY’ carry out more checks when with tanks
what could be the disagreements for this
(D) Britain’s democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a
- important research for MPs
- TRANSPARIFY checks info
- allow specialists to achieve best possible decision
- usually in opposition with someone else
DISAGREEMENTS : SOURCE
why are think tanks good for research
(D) Britain’s democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a
- genuine think tanks strive for the best of their country
-government make good rational decisions
DISAGREEMENT : SOURCE
how does TRANSPARIFY continue democracy in think tanks
(D) Britain’s democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a
- reports the level of finacial transparency of other think tanks
- 2017, ranked 27th largest think tank
validity can be confirmed for the public
DISAGREEMENT : SOURCE
hoe come achieving the best possible deciswion heal democracy
(D) Britain’s democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a
after BREXIT - think tanks needed for how this change would impact agriculture and international trade
for the greater good of everyone
DISAGREEMENT : SOURCE
how come think tanks having opposition redeem democracy
(D) Britain’s democracy is damaged by think tanks : 1a
think tanks also have a left and right political spectrum, representative
RIGHT - Adam smith institute
LEFT - Fabian Society
