to what extent is uk democracy in need of reform participation levels
voter turnout has been decreasing since 1964. 1964 turnout = 77%, 2019 turnout = 67% comparatively -
most european elections have 80%+, USA 2017 - 49%
to what extent is uk democracy in need of reform party membership
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uk politics - essays
to what extent is uk democracy in need of reform participation levels
voter turnout has been decreasing since 1964. 1964 turnout = 77%, 2019 turnout = 67% comparatively -
most european elections have 80%+, USA 2017 - 49%
to what extent is uk democracy in need of reform party membership
party membership has been declining since 1950: conservative party - 2.8m - 200k - this is a less
prevelant indicator than electoral turnout
to what extent is uk democracy in need of reform - public trust in government
most important indicator -35% of people say that they trust their national government, lower than
OEDC average
to what extent is the uk becoming a multiparty democracy - historical duopoly
labour and conservative have won 91% of seats since 1979, conservatives in continus power: 1979-97,
to what extent is the uk becoming a multiparty democracy - first past the post
smaller parties struggle to get in - may achive 20% of seats but struggle to get more than 50 seats - e.g.
lib dems 2010 20% but 57 seats
to what extent is the uk becoming a multiparty democracy - recent signs in a break in the duopoly
1980's - creation of libdems, increase in lib dems popularity 2010 - 25% of vote. however, coatition
ruined this libdem vote fell to 8%
to what extent do pressure groups strengthen democracy - truly democratic
there are multiple groups competing for influence, popular groups have the most influence =
democracy, nature of democracy is the right to express opinion
to what extent do pressure groups strengthen democracy - educate the public
provide exposure to things that wouldnt usually be discussed - blm. however, could be said to draw
attention away from mainstream toward fringe issues
to what extent do pressure groups strengthen democracy - encourage participation
250,000 signatures to gurkah justice = people are interested, are active on social media = encourages
young ppl
evaluate the extent to which political parties disagree over policies and ideas - living wage
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