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Edexcel Politics (AS) > Democracy and Political Participation > Flashcards

Democracy and Political Participation Flashcards

1
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What is the definition of democracy?

A

DEMOS - People

KRATIA - Rule

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What is legitimacy?

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The right and acceptance of authority.

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3
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What did Edmund Burke say about representative democracy?

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Your representative owes you not his industry only but his judgement’

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4
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What act extended the franchise to all adults over the age 18?

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Representation of the People Act 1969

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5
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In 1931, what percentage of adults were able to vote?

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5%

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6
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In 1969, what percentage of adults were able to vote?

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99%

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7
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What was the turnout for the 1950 general election?

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84%

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8
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What was the turnout for the 2010 election?

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65%

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9
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What was the turnout for the 2015 election?

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66%

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10
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In 2010, what was the GE turnout in Manchester Central?

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44.3%

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11
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What was turnout for the over 65s in 2010?

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76%

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What was the turnout for 18-24 year olds in 2010?

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44%

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13
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What percentage of people are political party members?

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1%

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14
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What was the turnout in the 2012 English local elections?

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31%

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15
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What was the turnout for the 2012 Police and Crime Commissioner elections?

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15.1%

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16
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What was the percentage turnout in Australia before compulsory voting was introduced?

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60%

17
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What was the percentage turnout in Australia after compulsory voting was introduced?

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90%

18
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How many UK members does 38 Degrees have?

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1.9 million

19
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What was the turnout in the 2014 Scottish referendum?

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84.6%

20
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What happened to SNP membership after the 2014 referendum?

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Quadrupled

21
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What are the advantages of representative democracy?

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  • 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.

Edexcel Politics (AS) (3 decks)

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