Democracy - Direct V Rep Essay Plan Points

Question 1

Point 1 ( rule legit)

Answer 1

Dd ensures that the rule is legitimate as people are more likely to accept decisions that they have made themselves

Question 2

Point 1 - rep

Answer 2

Rd ensures stability by allowing the electorate to distance themselves from politics - ensuring more compromise

Question 3

Point 1 no evidence

Answer 3

Apathy good - allows distance - more passionate more difficult to make decisions on a more separated society and polarised
Indy - 84%
Brexit -72%
47% saying they would prefer Indy
57% thought Britain was wrong to leave the eu

Question 4

Point 2 yes dd

Answer 4

Better informed and more knowledgeable electorate

Question 5

Point 2 no rep

Answer 5

Rep democracy places the decisions in the hands of those who understand the system the best

Question 6

Point 2 no evidence

Answer 6

Rep - 85% [25 oxbridge ]uni of mps - only 30% electoral
Trustee and delegate

Question 7

Point 3 dd

Answer 7

Reduces publics dependence on MPs that could be self serving
13% trust after expenses scandle
82% don’t