Representative democracy
- Created by: reneesimba
- Created on: 11-03-19 16:00
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- Representative democracy
- Most common model
- The people do not make political decisions but, instead choose representatives to make decisions on their behalf. We see this through British elections. Those elected need to be "held accountable"
- Accountability is essential if representatives are to act responsibly and in the interests of the people.
- During the election campaign, opposition parties will highlight the shortcomings of the government as a campaign and will offer their own alternatives.
- At the same time the government will seek to explain and justify what they have done to be re-elected.
- Similarly, individual reps will be held to account for their performance- how well they have represented their constituents
- The legislature can hold government to account regularly, but the individual representatives are normally safe till next election
- Similarly, individual reps will be held to account for their performance- how well they have represented their constituents
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