Democratic Features Of The Uk

Question 1

What is a majority in the House of Commons

Answer 1

50%+1 vote

Question 2

Why is Britain a democracy (3 reasons)

Answer 2

Elections take place every 5 years
The government is made accountable
Universal suffrage

Question 3

What is a pluralist democracy

Answer 3

A pluralist democracy is where power is widely distributed among individuals and groups

Question 4

What part do pressure groups play in a pluralist democracy

Answer 4

They provide representation and voice the public opinion between elections

Question 5

What is liberal democracy

Answer 5

A limited government

Question 6

Why is the most a liberal democracy

Answer 6

Because the government must, like the public, obey the laws of the land

Question 7

What happens in a pluralist democracy

Answer 7

Power is dispersed away from the government and back towards the people

Question 8

Features of a democracy in the UK (7)

Answer 8

Regular elections
Fair elections
Free elections
Independent electoral commissions
Universal suffrage
Competition between parties
Representatives act on citizens behalf

Question 9

Liberal features in the UK 4

Answer 9

Government may not exceed 5 years(parliament act)
Vote of no confidence
House of Lords check the work of the government
Human rights act, protects citizens agains government

Question 10

What is a representative model in the UK

Answer 10

MPs are elected to the House of Commons where they represent their constituents