Paper 2 Flashcards
Give 5 examples of opportunities for participation in democracy
Voting in elections/ referendums
Membership of political parties
Pressure Groups
Social media (petitions)
Being a magistrate
List some barriers to participation in democracy
Age
Time limitations
Money limitations
Fake news
Voter apathy
What are the advantages of joining a political party?
A potential political career
Influence of policy
Can support something you agree with
What are the disadvantages of joining a political party?
Cost
Effort and time
Potential alienation
What are the advantages of standing as a candidate for election?
Raised profile
Your voice is heard
What are the disadvantages of standing as a candidate for election?
Time, effort and money commitment
Open to abuse and ridicule
What is the role of pressure groups?
To campaign for/ against a certain cause
To represent a specific group
To raise awareness of a problem
What is the role of trade unions?
Representing employees
Campaigning for employee rights
Organising and voting on industrial action
To provide advice
What is the role of charities/ volunteer groups?
To take practical action to fix a problem
To proved care and services
To run non-profit stores
Fundraising
What are uses of media to bring about change? And how do they help?
Social media- used to put forward an opinion
Radio- reaches an older audience
Newspapers- reaches a targeted audience
What are the roles of citizens in the legal system?
As a juror
As a magistrate
As a special constable
What is a primary source?
A first-hand account
What is a secondary source?
Research that involves the results of ALREADY collected data.
What makes a source reliable?
No bias
Evidence based
Not publicly editable
What is an example of a reliable source?
The BBC
What are examples of unreliable sources?
Wikipedia
Social media
What factors have to be considered when formulating a research question?
Can it be answered?
Is it reasonable?
Is it biased?
Is it relevant?
What are types of media in the UK?
Radio
Social media
Newspapers
Traditional and digital TV
What is the role of a free press?
To inform the general public of events
To influence public opinion
To hold those in power to account
What are the restrictions and responsibilities of a free press?
Censorship
Accuracy
Privacy
Public interest
National security
What is the press regulated by?
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)
What is the role of the IPSO?
To hold the press and media to account, ensuring they meet certain standards.
What is the role of the UK in the UN?
A permanent member of the security council
A financial contributor to the UN
Contributes troops to peacekeeping operations
What is the role of the UK within NATO?
Part of a common defence
Contributes troops
Contributes funding
What is the role of the UK within the WTO?
Contributes funding
Helps to influence trading regulations
Contributes resources
Negotiates with other nations
What is the role of the UK in the EU? (before leaving)
Contribution of funding
Send MEPs to represent the UK in European Parliament
Taking funding from the EU
To help form EU regulations
How does the UK resolve international disputes as a nation state?
Military action
Sanctions
Diplomatic pressure
Non-military personnel
What are sanctions?
Stopping trade with a nation or seizing assets.
What are the benefits of having realistic objectives?
More likely to be achieved
Easy to evaluate project’s success
More likely to be met in allocated time
What are the disadvantages of having realistic objectives?
Actions are limited
What are the advantages of collaberation?
Tasks are completed more efficiently
What are the disadvantages of collaboration?
Not all people are good at working in groups (conflict)
What are the advantages of being adaptable?
Can easily adjust to unforeseen circumstance
Prevents conflict within a team
What are the disadvantages of being adaptable?
Increased workload
Action could not meet objectives
What are the advantages of equally shared work?
No conflict about unfairness/ workload
People feel valued
Work done efficiently
What are the disadvantages of equally shared work?
Members with different levels of motivation- won’t complete task
What are the advantages of secondary research?
Helps decide on the actions you can take to gather support
Informs how relevant your issue is
Can prove why your goal is desirable
What are the disadvantages of secondary research?
Time consuming
What are the advantages of primary research?
Find out if people support your campaign
Can gauge peoples understanding on your issue
Find out if people find your issue important
What are the advantages of planning?
Ensure tasks are distributed well
Ensure tasks don’t clash
Set clear aims
Ensures deadline is met
What are the disadvantages of planning?
Spontaneous actions could be equally as effective
Adaptability could be more effective
What are the advantages of teamwork?
Working well together helps achieve goals quicker
Increases motivation
Everyone feels valued
What are the disadvantages of teamwork?
Causes competition and sometimes conflict.
Teams can divide work unequally
