Power & Politics Flashcards
1
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Define Democracy
A
People have the authority to choose their governing legislation
2
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Define Dictatorship
A
Absolute power - 1 person takes control
3
Q
What is Propaganda?
A
Propaganda is the spread of facts, arguments, rumours, half-truths, or lies to influence public opinion
4
Q
How is a member of parliament elected in Britain?
A
The UK is divided into 650 areas called constituencies. During an election everyone eligible to cast a vote selects one candidate to be their MP. The candidate who gets the most votes becomes the MP for that area until the next election
