democracy Flashcards
define direct democracy
the people are directly involved in the decision making process
define representative democracy
the power of decision making lies in the hands of a representative elected by the people
give an example of direct democracy
referendums, e-petitions
give an example of representative democracy
MP, national government, local counciller, pressure groups
give an advantage of direct democracy
more accurate representation, more legitimacy
give a disadvantage of direct democracy
not practical and harder to manage
give an advantage of representative democracy
more efficient and practical
give a disadvantage of representative democracy
End up electing the same kinds of people, not very representative, minority voices can be ignored
what are the 7 features of a democracy?
rule of law
accountability, scrutiny and transparency
participation and engagement
rights protection
representation
legitimate government
non-violence and peaceful transitions of power
what was Burke’s view of an MP?
MP’s should exercise their own judgement not just listen to the public
what part of parliament is unelected?
house of lords
define hapathy
people not voting because they’re content/happy
define apathy
people not voting because they don’t care or are angry with the political system
