democracy

Question 1

how many approve of the fptp system in 2019

Answer 1

25%

Question 2

brexit turnout

Answer 2

72% turnout

Question 3

Referendums settle controversial issues

Answer 3

Good Friday (1998) 81%, 71% yes laid plans for a devolved ni assembly and brought peace among unionists and republicans

Question 4

when did brexit protests happen

Answer 4

september 2023

Question 5

scottish independence referendum turnout

Answer 5

84%

Question 6

how many believed leaving the EU was wrong

Answer 6

57%

Question 7

percentage of oxbridge mps 2024

Answer 7

20%

Question 8

2014 scottish referendum turnout from 18-24 year olds

Answer 8

75%

Question 9

how many 16-17 year olds say the vote given to them in 2014 made them more inclined to be politically engaged in the future

Answer 9

97%%

Question 10

2024 apathy

Answer 10

59.8% turnout , historic highs not met of average 75% (1950s)

Question 11

essay plan for direct vs representative

Answer 11

legitimacy vs stability
informed electorate vs governance by experts
power to people vs practicality

Question 12

legitimacy in direct democracy

Answer 12

referendums give a strong mandate to decide on constitutional changes due to high turnout compared to general elections

Question 13

how many people approved of system in 2019

Answer 13

25% according to hansard society

Question 14

stability with repressive democracy examples

Answer 14

anti brexit protests (sept 2023) , e-petition with over 6 million, rise of snp

Question 15

stability with representative democracy

Answer 15

long lasting divisions within direct - 57% thought it was wrong to leave eu due to close result and ambiguity
representative allows distance from politics (apathy)

Question 16

Uproar when constitutional isssyes are decided without referendum

Answer 16

Lisbon Treaty

Question 17

Referdums do not settle controversial issues

Answer 17

1997 wales and Scotland voted for a devolved gov but in 1979 rejected , neverendums- 2014 Scottish referendum was a narrow vote meaning snp are campaigning for another

Question 18

Referdums provide a clear mandate

Answer 18

Turnout is much higher in 2016-72% but 2024 ge had 60% and effectively only 33% voted for labour

Question 19

Referendums do not provide a clear mandate

Answer 19

50.1% welsh assembly turnout 1997 (tyranny of minority) and only 50.3% said yes , ambiguous message on what Brexit would look like hard or soft

Question 20

Fairness established by electoral commission in referendums

Answer 20

2013 rejected salmonds preferred question for Scot independence as it encouraged a yes vote

Question 21

Referendums aren’t fair as open to manipulation from elites

Answer 21

Nigel farage said he shouldn’t have promised 350 million for eu would be given to nhs every week as it promoted lack of understanding and misinformation

Question 22

Parliament have power in referendums

Answer 22

Can avoid undesirable results by rejecting referendums (legislative Referdums)-Lisbon treaty,they determine threshold 1979 Scot needed 40% electorate only had 33%, decide wording such as Scot tax 1997

Question 23

Example of government undermining e-petition

Answer 23

Cameron issue a three line whip on a vote for a referendum to leave eu (2011),bbc have to arrange the Debates

Question 24

Prevent trump from making a state visit e petition

Answer 24

1.8 million signed , gov rejected

Question 25

Revoke article 50 e petition

Answer 25

Over 6 million signed , gov rejected

Question 26

Example of a successful e petition

Answer 26

Sugar tax with 150,000 signatures acted upon

Question 27

Citizen jury success

Answer 27

Assisted death backed by 20 of 28 , now on its second reading as of Jan 2025

Question 28

Citizen jury lack of success

Answer 28

Limited size so wont reprint all demographics and require elected representatives Imput so aren’t fully direct

Question 29

Party/mandate representation

Answer 29

Vote in line with manifesto -Salisbury convention, lack of in 2010 /2017 and may who only became leader when leadsom withdrew

Question 30

Burkean model-MPs more informed

Answer 30

90% degree

Question 31

Delegate model /constituency represent

Answer 31

Lisa nandy for Wigan voted to trigger a50 on behalf of constituents after campaigning to stay

Question 32

Burkean model in action

Answer 32

Sarah’s woolston and 74% MPs voted against assisted death in 2015 even though 82% population support (dignity in dying)

Question 33

Delegate model defined

Answer 33

Fptp create strong link with constituency, MPs can be contacted to redress greviences , issues such as levelling up fund

Question 34

National interest representation - greater good

Answer 34

May decoded to persue Heathrow’s 3rd runway due to manifesto/good for economy but was previously vocally opposed

Question 35

Party representation

Answer 35

Role for whips pressure to vote in line- only 1 labour mp voted against winter fuel tax cuts

Question 36

Pluralist democracy

Answer 36

Repr3sntaion is vast and covers all areas

Question 37

Represntuve democracy means MPs have to act legitimately

Answer 37

Liz truss lost her seat in 2024 , Scott Benton recalled

Question 38

MPs not or are socially represntitve

Answer 38

20% oxbridge but increasingly more women 40.5%

Question 39

Fptp lack representation smaller parties with niche /differing views

Answer 39

Green Party won 7% votes but only 4 seats with strong climate views

Question 40

direct democracy creates a more informed electorate examples

Answer 40

2014 scot 16 and 17 y old given vote with 75% turning out and 97% saying it encouraged future engagement

Question 41

representative democracy allows governance by experts example

Answer 41

90% degree , 20% oxbridge

Question 42

direct democracy creating informed electorate

Answer 42

better understanding of political issues and system which can have a positive impact throughout their life and make them more engaged

Question 43

representative democracy creating governance by experts

Answer 43

better equipped to make decisions - burkean model suggests those elected are done so based on knowledge and should be trusted to make decipher in best interest especially those that are complex

Question 44

direct democracy returns power to people as mps aren’t representative of public example

Answer 44

40% women compared to 51% population

Question 45

representative democracy being only practicable solution in large modern society example

Answer 45

electorate are apathetic and direct is unrealistic amount 2024-60% and in general not seeing highs of 1950s-75%

Question 46

representative democracy only practible solution

Answer 46

direct can be used alongside to ensure progression and functionality whilst allowing society a say on salient issues

Question 47

direct returns power to people

Answer 47

decisions better represent interests and experiences meaning trust and legitimacy of decisions in politics would increase in eyes of electorate