Representative Democracy Flashcards

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What is Representative Democracy

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Citizens vote for an individual to represent them in the making of laws and poltical decisions

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Examples of Representative Democracy

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UK

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Members of Parliament

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650 Mp’s
Act on the behalf of their constituents

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UK General Elections

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  • Happen every 5 years
  • An election can be held earlier only if a vote of no confidence is passed
  • 2019 Election Dec 2019
    Conservatives won the popular vote 43.6%
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