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Political parties and Democracy in the UK
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In depth detail of democracy and particiaption, as well as the political parties of the uk.
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Direct and Representative DemocracyWednesday, 7 September 2022 2:06 PM
Starter
1. The main political parties are Labor and Conservative.
2. Bicameral means that there are two chambers. The two houses are
and Lords.
3. There are 650 MP's in the House of Commons.
4. Constituency is the area where the MP is elected from.
5. Representative democracy is when the people elect a representativ
issues with the Government.
6. Direct Democracy is when the people directly vote and have say in d
7. An example of Direct Democracy is a Referendum.
Direct Democracy
• No distinction between people and the government. There is no MP
• Direct, constant and unhampered involvement in politics.
• System of self government.
• People directly vote for the law to be made, through referendums.
Advantages Disadvantages
People have to be more politically educated There may be a low turnou
as they take a role in decision making. that the vote of a few peop
determine how everyone is
therefore unrepresentative
More participation as people feel involved. Minority groups can be hug
they make decisions based
Higher legitimacy as it is voted by the People may just vote on th
people. rather than actual issues w
resolving.
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