direct and representitive democracy Flashcards
1
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define representative democracy
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government of the people by the people for the people
2
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advantages of representative democracy
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- minority views are upheld and considered
- professional politicians make complex decisions
- elected MPS are held to the account of the people
- most practical form of democracy
3
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disadvantaged of representative democracy
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- citizens are disengaged from politics
- tightly controlled parties lead to politicians lacking independence
- politicians skilled at swerving accountability
- politicians open to corruption and self interest
4
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features of representative democracy
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- elections must be contested by multiple parties
- elections must be regular and competitive
- pressure groups should have the opportunity to express their opinions
- civil liberties must be protected
- an independent judiciary should exsist
5
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advantages of direct democracy
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- everyone n society participates
- all voices are equal
- people directly make decisions in their interests
- purest form of democracy
6
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disadvantages of direct democracy
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- impractical to achieve
- citizens may be come apathetic if asked to participate too often
- people will vote in their own interests not society
- no minority voices can be heard
7
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how healthy is UK democracy arguments
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- elections
- representation
- pressure groups
- citizens rights
- limited government
- independent judiciary
8
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participation crisis arguments for
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-election turnout has been falling since 1919
(79%-1979 ,69% 2017 , 67%2019)
-party membership falling since 1980s
-public trust in politicians has been undermined
9
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participation crisis arguments against
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- number of members of pressure groups has increased
- gradual trend of GE participation increase
- protesting via social media has rapidly increased
10
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ways to reform UK democracy
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- compulsory voting
- lowering the voting age
- e Democracy
- change to voting system
- constitutional reform
