Uk Politics

Question 1

What does democracy mean?

Answer 1

it is a catch all term which has no precise meaning other than that the people are involved in their own rule

Question 2

Name 4 advantages of representative democracy.

Answer 2

1.professional politicians make complex decisions.
2. minority views are upheld.
3.Eleceted politicians are held account by the people
4. the most practical form
of democracy.

Question 3

Name 4 disadvantages of representative democracy.

Answer 3

1. citizens are disengaged from politics.
2. tightly controlled parties result in politicians lacking independence.
3. politicians are skilled at avoiding accountability.
4. Politicians are open to corruption and self interest.

Question 4

In the UK how many years is an election held?

Answer 4

Every 5 years

Question 5

Name 4 advantages of direct democracy.

Answer 5

1. everyone in society participates.
2. People directly make decisions in their interests.
3. all citizens voices are equal.
4. it is the purest form of democracy.

Question 6

Name 4 disadvantages of direct democracy.

Answer 6

1. impractical to achieve, requires every citizen to be involved.
2. citizens become apathetic if asked to participate too often.
3. people will vote in their interest not society’s.
4. no minority voices heard

Question 7

What was athenian democracy?

Answer 7

The Assembly formed by 30,000 people met two/three times a month. 500 citizens decided the topic to discuss. any citizen could speak on decision.majority won and decision was final.

Question 8

What is direct democracy?

Answer 8

the people make decisions for themselves

Question 9

What is representative democracy?

Answer 9

the people elect representatives who take decisions on their behalf.

Question 10

Give 2 advantages and disadvantages of Athenian democracy.

Answer 10

p. gave all citizens equal rights
p. was a revolutionary system
n. only approximately 3,000 people actively participated
n. often lacked necessary information to make information decisions

Question 11

Name 2 advantages of Uk elections.

Answer 11

1. free and fair

2. first past the post, simplicity and speedy

Question 12

Name 2 disadvantages of Uk elections.

Answer 12

1. FPTP leave minor parties under represented.

2. general public lack enthusiasm towards politics

Question 13

Name 2 advantages of Citizens rights in the Uk.

Answer 13

1. humans rights act 1998
2. freedom act of information 2000
   requires government to reveal information on how and why decisions were taken

Question 14

Name 2 disadvantages of Citizens rights.

Answer 14

1. Humans rights act not fully entrenched government can ignore judges ruling.
2. freedom of information has too many exemptions

Question 15

Name 2 positives about representation in the Uk

Answer 15

1. UK parliament represents constituents and holds government to account on behalf of the electorate.
2. all citizens are represented by an MP

Question 16

Name 2 negatives about representation in the Uk.

Answer 16

1. Parliament can be ineffective at holding government accountable.
2. minorities are under represented in parliament

Question 17

Name 2 positives about Pressure Groups.

Answer 17

1. give a voice to minorities

2. enhance democracy by ensuring political diversity.

Question 18

Name 2 disadvantages of pressure groups.

Answer 18

1. wealthy and powerful pressure groups may pursue their own interests
2. leaders are not elected or held under public scrutiny

Question 19

Name a positive about limited government.

Answer 19

The UK constitution is effect at limiting governs and adapting to changing circumstances.

Question 20

Name 2 negatives about limited government.

Answer 20

1. There is no codified constitution so power distribution is undefined.
2. The fusion of executive and legislature creates an over powerful executive.

Question 21

Name a positive about independent judiciary.

Answer 21

the rule of law is protected by judicial independence to protect citizens and limit government.

Question 22

Name a disadvantage of independent judiciary.

Answer 22

Given ty appoints it’s own judges.