Representative Government Flashcards
Representative Government
What is it
How is it achieved
If it fails
Where is it established
Requirements
How bicameral contributes
A government which represents the views of the majority of the people. To achieve representative government there must be regular elections so the people can vote for politicians to represent them in parliament. If the government does not represent the needs of the people, it is likely to be voted out of office at the next election.
Representative government is established in the Constitution.
For a government to be representative, it must be answerable to the people. When people are concerned with the law they may form a demonstration to voice this concern to government. The government needs to initiate laws that are supported by the people to remain in power.
The bicameral system contributes to representative government because the lower house reflects the will of the people. Each state is equally represented in the upper house, regardless of the population of the state. This allows for the election of more representatives acting on behalf of minority groups.
