Lukes

Question 1

Open Face - Explanation

Answer 1

Introduction of a law

Debated by HOC / Senate

Question 2

Open face - Knowledge

Answer 2

Marriage of Same Sex Couples Act 2013

several readings in Parliament

voted on and scrutinised by committees and pressure groups before being passed as a law. 

Question 3

Open Face - Analysis

Answer 3

Most democratic and transparent as citizens can see the decision-making process for themselves

Most relevant in Democratic countries, the public are aware of the passage of legislation through various stages and therefore accept it becoming law.

Question 4

Agenda Setting Face - Explanation

Answer 4

Limits what is being discussed in parliament

Never bringing up issues or subjects that could be controversial to avoid backlash.

Question 5

Agenda Setting Face - Knowledge

Answer 5

Scottish devolution was opposed by Thatcher and the Conservatives from 1979-1997 so it was never discussed in parliament.

Question 6

Agenda Setting Face - Analysis

Answer 6

Still relevant today although undemocratic due to lack of transparancy

Deceves citizens of a country as the gov hides thier prerogative and only acting behind closed doors.

Question 7

Hidden Face - Explantation

Question 8

Hidden Face - Knowledge

Question 9

Hidden Face - Analysis