The extent of democracy within the Constitution 1.4 Flashcards
1
Q
how come ‘election’ shows the extent of democracy within the Constitution
A
- fundamental principles of representative democracy
- US country that votes more in the world
- House of Reps do elections every 2 years
- Senate do elections every 6
2
Q
how come ‘election’ do not show the extent of democracy within the Constitution
A
- electoral college
- out-dated voting method
- offend representative democracy
3
Q
how come ‘Checks and balances’ shows the extent of democracy within the Constitution
A
- prevent irrational individual’s agenda (George Bush and his line-veto)
- considered by the many, not the few
4
Q
how come ‘Checks and Balances’ do not show the extent of democracy within the Constitution
A
- polarisation means legislation is not passed ( immigration reform was not allowed to be discussed in full )
5
Q
CASE STUDY: Affordable care act and electoral democracy
A
- once congress, executive and legislature was dominated by Republicans, they tried to repeal ACA from Obama
- were not able to because they didn’t find a replacement, therefor, useless
6
Q
how come ‘Rights Protection’ show the extent of democracy within the Constitution
A
- bill of rights allows individual freedom
- free from excessive government control
- EXAMPLE: freedom of religion
7
Q
how come ‘Rights Protection’ not show the extent of democracy within the Constitution
A
- if the president wants to introduce new laws described in manifesto, constitution prevents it
8
Q
overall, why do conservatives and liberals disagree on the role of the constitution in modern society
A
- conservatives = protect the status quo, economic elite continues
- liberals = decided by the few, not the many
9
Q
what is a ‘majoritarian’ government
A
- the majority gets what they want
- people select their representatives
- maximises power of the people
10
Q
what is a ‘pluralist’ government
A
- view majoritarian government as too simplistic
- allows proportional representation = majority do to gain excessive power
- still maximises people power
