AQA • UK POLITICS ESSAY

Evaluate the view that the UK political system is no longer truly representative - intro - ANS Representative democracy - the electorate elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, regular elections are a key feature, characterised by representative assemblies (parliament, councils, devolved assemblies), representatives are not delegates they express their own opinions Evaluate the view that the UK political system is no longer truly representative - Representative democracy - ...

evaluate the view that constitutional reforms in the uk since 1997 have been weak, incomplete and require further change (3) - house of lords, human rights act 1998, devolution evaluate the claim that the uk constitutional should be codified (3) - flexibility, strong government, customs evaluate the view that the logical next step after devolution to scotland, wales and northern ireland is devolution of further power to england (2) - asymmetric devolution, local solutions evaluate the clai...

Bicameral legislature - A legislature with two houses, such as the U.S. Congress with the Senate and the House of Representatives Block grant - Federal money granted to states for broad purposes, allowing states to have more flexibility in how they use the funds Categorical grant - Federal money granted to states for specific and narrow purposes, with strict guidelines on how the funds should be used Centralists - Those who favor greater national authority over state authority, believing i...

Evaluate the extent to which direct democracy, rather than representative democracy should be used in the UK - P1: Direct democracy participation- direct democracy is better bc participation falling with representative democracy-2019- 67% compared to high turnout of 1979s, 76% in 1979- lowest 2001 counter point: -direct demo increases participation-there was a 72.2% turnout for Brexit- and engagement, but undermines the motivation- -Countries such as Switzerland shows frequent referendum...

'Evaluate the extent to which the increased use of referendums would improve democracy in the UK'- Themes - direct democracy participation representation 'Evaluate the extent to which the increased use of referendums would improve democracy in the UK'- Judgement - large extent Direct Democracy - referendums purest form of democracy each vote is equal and none are wasted produce accurate reflection of wishes of the people gives gov decisions greater legitimacy and authority low turn...

Essay Plan: Referendums Get a hint Introduction - A referendum is a vote on a particular issue, usually requring a yes/no response, with many countries holding them to answer questions surrounding political issues, to solve any potential political conflicts and put into light the views of the electorate. Despite referendums being a good opportunity to garner public opinion on certain issues, to educate the public and ability to reduce the power of government, there are some issues behind i...

The executive's most important role is proposing the budget' - how far do you agree? - Proposing budget most important - How government will utilise our money, makes largest difference - Reflection of priorities Proposing budget not most important - Proposing legislation is, leading to major changes - Making policy decisions is, changing future direction of country Royal prerogative powers the executive currently possesses should be abolished' - how far do you agree? - Powers historic...

Explain and analyse 3 sources of the UK constitution - ANS 1) Statue law. Explain: Laws created by parliament. AOP must be approved by HOC, HOL and monarchs. Example: GRA 1932, extended the franchise. Fixed term parli act 2011, est. 5 yrly elect. Analysis: Shows legislation enacted by parli is used as a source of the const. Although the FTPA was repealed it demonstrates the unentrenched nature of the UK const emph PS as a key principle underpinning uk const. 2) Common law Explain: laws de...

9 MARKERS - GOVERNMENT AND UK POLITICS - ANS Explain and analyse three circumstances under which referendums have been held in the UK. - ANS P1 - TO FULFIL PLEDGES MADE BY PARTY MANIFESTOS E1 - Labour in 1997, promised to hold a referendum on a mayor of LONDON. 2015 Tories said they would hold an IN/OUT ref on the EU P2 - TO SATISFY TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT E2 - AV in 2011, Lib Dem/Coalition Agreement P3 - WHERE GOV ITSELF IS DIVIDED E3 - EU Referendum (2016) with parliament and other membe...

Evaluate the view that representative democracy is superior to direct democracy. (AGREE) - ANS Agree: - Protects against Tyranny of the Majority. - Practical - Allows politicians to become experts and protects the interests of minorities. Evaluate the view that representative democracy is superior to direct democracy. (DISAGREE) - ANS Disagree: - Can show will of the people on big constitutional decisions. - Can provide clarity on difficult issues. - MPs are often not representative of...