Democracy and Political Participation Flashcards
What is the definition of democracy?
DEMOS - People
KRATIA - Rule
What is legitimacy?
The right and acceptance of authority.
What did Edmund Burke say about representative democracy?
Your representative owes you not his industry only but his judgement’
What act extended the franchise to all adults over the age 18?
Representation of the People Act 1969
In 1931, what percentage of adults were able to vote?
5%
In 1969, what percentage of adults were able to vote?
99%
What was the turnout for the 1950 general election?
84%
What was the turnout for the 2010 election?
65%
What was the turnout for the 2015 election?
66%
In 2010, what was the GE turnout in Manchester Central?
44.3%
What was turnout for the over 65s in 2010?
76%
What was the turnout for 18-24 year olds in 2010?
44%
What percentage of people are political party members?
1%
What was the turnout in the 2012 English local elections?
31%
What was the turnout for the 2012 Police and Crime Commissioner elections?
15.1%
What was the percentage turnout in Australia before compulsory voting was introduced?
60%
What was the percentage turnout in Australia after compulsory voting was introduced?
90%
How many UK members does 38 Degrees have?
1.9 million
What was the turnout in the 2014 Scottish referendum?
84.6%
What happened to SNP membership after the 2014 referendum?
Quadrupled
What are the advantages of representative democracy?
- Elected representatives use their superior knowledge and judgement
- Representatives can mediate between vulnerable groups and different interests. Direct democracy is tyranny of the majority.
- Complex decisions can’t be made with direct democracy.
