Democracy Flashcards
how can citizens participate in democracy?
pressure groups
petitions
joining a political party
standing for office
how can legitimacy be achieved?
tradition
force
consent
strengths and weaknesses of of direct democracy?
W - people not educated, easily manipulated
- low turnouts = legitimate?
S - prevents unpopular decisions
what was the overall percentage for ‘yes’ in the welsh devolution and when was it?
25.2%
2011
when was the AV referendum and what was the winning vote percentage?
just under 68%
2011
strengths and weaknesses of representative democaracy?
S - they have superior knowledge and judgment
- prevent tyranny of the majority bc they are looking otu for everyone in their constituency
W - not proportionally representative of gnder race etc
improving democratic process
votes at 16
compulsory voting
e-democracy
elected house of lords
what was the turnout for the scottish referendum?
84.5%
what was the turnout in the recent general election?
66.1%
