Lesson 11 (both) Flashcards

1
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Representative democracy

A

we vote someone who makes decisions on our behalf

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2
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Direct democracy

A

everyone democratically votes on every single issue (waste of time)

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3
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Good Friday Agreement 1998

A

1998

Should the Good Friday agreement establishing power sharing in Northern Ireland be approved?

Yes: 71%

Turnout : 81%

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4
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Liberal democracy

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free + fair elections

the rule of law applies

civil rights + liberties are respected

gov. is accountable

constitutional principles apply

freedom of expression

free media + free access to media (e.g. independent sources)

tolerance of different groups of people

existence of representative institutions

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5
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free media

A

not state owned

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6
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Forms of political participation?

A

Voting

Party activism

Participation in pressure groups

Awareness and involvement

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7
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Problem with voting participation?

A

there is low turnout

especially among youths

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8
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Problem with party activism?

A

party membership is falling

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9
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Problem with participation in pressure groups?

A

Not all are influential

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10
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Problem with awareness and involvement?

A

greater use of the internet

(in relation to politics)

can be bad as it can have a lot more misinformation

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