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Pearson Edexcel A Level Politics UK Revision - Coggle Diagram
Pearson Edexcel A Level Politics UK Revision
Democracy and Participation
what is it
all citizens are entitled to have a participate in societies decisions about its policies
Types
direct
Direct in that people make policy decisions
Pros
Creates better, more informed citizens
Only pure from of democracy
removes dependence on self serving politicans
Ensures govt is legitimate
Cons
Only achievable in small communities
Every person's job is politics, reduces ability to do other work
Not sensible way to make complex decisions
engages people too much, creates deep divisions
representative
people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
Pros
Only form achievable in large communities
More efficient, people have to do less
Reps have better knowledge on politics
Maintains political stability
Cons
always a gulf between people an government
voting to infrequently, people switch off politics
too much faith in politiicans
In the UK, RD is in crisis, low turnout
Essay Question
Is the UK Suffering from a participation crisis
Intro:
Enhancing Democracy
Referendums
Political Parties
Elections and Referendums
Voting Behaviour
The Media
The Constitution
Parliament
PM and Cabinet
SC, EU and Sovreignty