Wider franchise & debates over suffrage (1.2) Democracy & Participation - UK politics Flashcards
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Franchise / suffrage
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The ability, or right, to vote in public elections
2
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Electoral Commission
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An independent body set up by the UK Parliament. It regulates party and election finance and sets standards for well-run elections.
3
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Electoral Commission
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Established the PPERA Act of 2000. This is an independent body that examines the democratic process in the UK.
4
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Private Members Bill
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a bill introduced into the legislature by a member of the legislature who is not a member of the Cabinet
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Habeas corpus
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Constitutional protection against unlawful imprisonment
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Judicial review
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The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
