Assessing Democracy In The UK Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Marxist approach (2)
A
Argued that any form of democracy in a capitalist system is impossible
Real power in society does not rest with government
2
Q
What is devolution
A
Dispersing power below
3
Q
Less democratic features of UK
A
- Two party system between labour and conservatives
- Electoral choice means public can only vote for what is there
- West Lothian problem
- pressure groups often run by oligarchy
- EU forces laws on the UK
4
Q
Democratic features in the UK
A
Free elections Fair elections Independent electoral commission Universal suffrage Competition between parties Representatives act on citizens behalf
