Rule by the Many Flashcards
1
Q
Representative Democracy
A
impossible for everyone to govern themselves and join parliament daily, so they are represented by someone else on their behalf
2
Q
Majoritarianism
A
the government should adopt the position of the majority of the people for any given issue - vs. conflict of minorities’ rights, preference and voice
3
Q
Utilitarianism
A
the government adopts the position of the majority of it’s people
4
Q
Proportional Representation
A
representation in proportion of numbers - 30% votes = 30% sesats
5
Q
Social Democracy
A
combines representative democracy with wholly socialist economic order
