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A level Politics Pearson/ Edexcel UK politics Chapter 1- democracy what does franchise/suffrage mean? - Answer- The people eligible to vote (18+) in the general election What is democratic deficit? - Answer- When democratic organisations or institutions, e.g. governments, don't fu...

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  • what does franchisesuffrage mean
  • what is democratic deficit
  • what does legitimacy means
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A level Politics Pearson/ Edexcel UK
politics Chapter 1- democracy
what does franchise/suffrage mean? - Answer- The people eligible to vote (18+) in
the general election

What is democratic deficit? - Answer- When democratic organisations or institutions,
e.g. governments, don't fulfill the principles of democracy in how they operate. It's
mainly used the discussions over the government of the UK when referring to the
government of the EU (UK is subject to directives from EU and rulings from the
European Court of Justice.

What does legitimacy emans? - Answer- The right and acceptance of an authority,
with the government doing things in terms of policy and law making that are acceptable
to the citizens of the state.

what is participation crisis? - Answer- Where a large proportion of the population
don't engage with the political process e.g. by not voting in the elections. Declining
membership of political parties is another potential indicator of a participation crisis.

What are the reasons against the UK experiencing a participation crisis? - Answer-
There is an increase in the number of pressure groups and memberships. There is an
increase in political social media campaigning. There is an increase in direct action.

What are reasons for the UK experiencing participation crisis? - Answer- The UK
has witnessed a decline in the voter turnout. The 1997 GE saw 71.4% compared to
2001 GE at 59.4%. Recent referendums have shown a decline to- just 42.2% AV
referendum. Party membership is falling: in the 1980s 4.12% of the electorate were
registered members of party, compared to 0.95% in 2008. Disillusionment with party
politics. There is a decrease in identification with party policy.

What are the similarities between representative and direct democracy? - Answer-
People are sought after to have own opinions expressed. Legislature that represents
their views.

What are differences between direct and representative democracy? - Answer-
Direct democracy: citizens have direct say,decisions of referendums are upheld,
suitable for small communities, citizens are more actively involved in government
Representative: citizens vote for representatives, MPs may act on their own not
considering needs of citizens, used in larger communities, let representatives decide on
issues

What is pluralist democracy? - Answer- A political system where there is more than
one political center of power, power is shared between groups

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