Politics exam

Question 1

INTRO

Answer 1

Forward the idea- lack of participation, forward the idea of a participation crisis, lack of voting due to misconducted politicians but outside ballot increased clear that the Uk is in a participation crisis.

Question 2

PARA 1- lack of voting

Answer 2

Puts toward the idea that no crisis because high engagement in other aspects: pressure groups, petitions holding to account but might not need to if they actually vote, and make sure they are legitimate bc lack of legitimacy means parties can’t claim mandate with little support.

Question 3

PARA 2- NOT TRUSTING POLITICIANS

Answer 3

idea put forward that politicians are being held more to account by media but obvious that untrustworthy.

Question 4

PARA 1 examples

Answer 4

13th sept insulate Britain keep blocking roads.
68.7% of uks population voted 2019
92% Australian

Question 5

PARA 2 examples

Answer 5

2009 daily telegraph published an article misuse of allowances
2019 Boris suspended parliament for 5 weeks.

Question 6

PARA 3- CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES

Answer 6

Power given to other uk countries make laws on devolved matter mean some increase but overall it is more key for participation in elections clear only bc strong views low recent election lack legitimacy and accountability not be a quick fix but long term damage to participation and democracy.

Question 7

Para 3- examples

Answer 7

Devolved bodies since 1997
2014 Scottish referendum 84.6%
63% 2021 Scottish election