democracy and participation KEY TERMS Flashcards
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referendum
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an occasion when voters are asked to decide upon an issue of public importance
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Tyranny of the majority
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Tyranny of the majority is when the majority group in society makes decisions that harm or ignore the rights of minorities.
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pluralist democarcy
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democratic deficit
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where standards of a functioning democracy have fallen short
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recalled
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voters can remove an MP from Parliament before the next general election, usually because of wrongdoing
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participation crisis
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the concern that fewer people are taking part in political activity leading to a crisis in democratic legitimacy
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deregulation
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the reduction or removal of government regulations and controls within a specific industry or market, aiming to increase competition and efficiency
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