Democracy

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  • Created on: 12-01-17 11:31
Explain 3 criticisms of representative democracy
Low turnout, i.e low participation means people question legitimacy of the system
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Explain 3 criticisms of representative democracy
Unrepresentative i.e, Mps do not reflect the society
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Explain 3 criticisms of representative democracy
Party Politics, i.e, parties don't often represent views of ordinary people.
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Assess strengths of UK representative democracy
Usually produces strong stable government (not in 2010). BUT elective dictatorship?
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Assess strengths of UK representative democracy
Fair electoral system, FPTP. BUT low turnout and
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Explain 3 criticisms of representative democracy

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Unrepresentative i.e, Mps do not reflect the society

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Assess strengths of UK representative democracy

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Assess strengths of UK representative democracy

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