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Democracy 1 Flashcards

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The three parts of democracy

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Government of the people
Government by the people
Government for the people

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What does government of the people mean

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That citizens have the ability to participate in political activity

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What does government by the people mean

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A state of affairs where the people themselves make the important decisions that affect them

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What does government for the people mean

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Implies that whoever governs us should do so in the broad interests of the people - not their own interests

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Example of government of the people

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68.8% of the electorate took their opportunity to participate by voting in the 2017 general election

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Example by government by the people

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Accountability - 2015 general election, Cameron re-elected, Clegg not

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Example for government for the people

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UK – Parties claim to represent all people no longer individual classes (Labour – Working class)

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Why is democracy important

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  1. Establishes and protects freedom – Decisions are made by people who want to protect their own freedom
  2. Protects minorities - Ensures all groups have access to the political process (Pluralist democracy)
  3. Controls government power – Govt. remains accountable to the people through elections
  4. Encourages popular participation – People can become informed and influence decision making
  5. Disperses power more widely – Prevents accumulations of power in too few hands
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Democracy is important:

1. Establishes and protects freedom. Example

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Under democracies, people vote for their own rights and civil liberties

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Democracy is important

2. Protects minorities - Ensures all groups have access to the political process (Pluralist democracy). Example

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LGBT rights – all able to access political process (E.g LGBT pressure group, Stonewall)

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Democracy is important

3. Controls govt. power -govt. remains accountable. Example

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2015 general election, Cameron re-elected, Clegg not (accountability)

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Democracy is important

4. Encourages popular participation. Example

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72% turnout in EU referendum. = Engaged citizens

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Democracy is important

5. Disperses power more widely. Example

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All 650 constituencies have some level of power – also devolved institutions have been elected

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What is a citizen

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Someone who enjoys all the rights and privileges that a country can bestow

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What is citizenship

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The idea that members of the political community have certain rights with respect to political institutions

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Obligations of a citizen

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Obey the law

Pay taxes

In some circumstances, give military service

Sometimes, to vote and engage in some kinds of service to the community

To accept the legitimacy of a properly constituted government

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Rights of a citizen

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  1. To be a resident in the state
  2. To vote in free elections
  3. To stand for public office
  4. To be treated equally under the law
  5. To be given a fair trial if accused of crime
  6. To enjoy the modern concept of civil liberties
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Rights of citizens. Examples: 1. To be a resident in the state

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Khan 2010

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Rights of citizens. Examples: 2. To vote in free elections

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In 2017, 68.8% of electorate exercised this right

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Rights of citizens. Examples: 3. To stand for public office

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Caroline Ansell for 1st time in Eastbourne, 2015

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Rights of citizens. Examples: 4. To be treated equally under the law

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Rule of law – E.g Gina Miller vs Secretary of State for leaving the European Union 2017

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Rights of citizens. Examples: 5. To be given a fair trial if accused of crime

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Belmarsh Case 2004

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Rights of citizens. Examples:

6. To enjoy the modern concept of civil liberties

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Belmarsh Case 2004

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What are civil liberties

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Freedom of expression, association, movement, religion and thought

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Types of political participation

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Voting in elections

Joining a pressure group

Joining a political party

Standing for political office

Signing e-petitions

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Example of:

1. Voting in elections

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Scottish referendum - 84% turnout

- London elected mayor – 34% turnout

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Example of:

2. Joining a pressure group

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UNISON has 1.3 million members

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Example of:

3. Joining a political party

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Labour party membership doubled in last 2 years, now over 550,000

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Example of:

4. Standing for political office

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Caroline Ansell for Eastbourne

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Example of:

5. Signing e-petitions

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Over 4 million signed petition arguing for a 2nd EU referendum

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