In the UK voters elect politicians on their behalf. This is because the professional politicians have a further political understanding and can make an informed decision on behalf of the whole nation.
Representative Democracy
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Elected politicians are held accountable to the electorate through regular elections. This means voters remain sovereignty because they decide whether or not to renew the mandate of their representatives.
Representative Democracy
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Elected politicians should not simply act according to the wishes of their constituent. As this would mean that they are simply delegating. Instead they should weigh up all factors such as their manifesto and conceive the best outcome.
Representative Democracy
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Main advantage= government is carried out by professional politicians who are required to be well informed about political issues. They are more likely to make politically educated decisions then most members of the public.
Represntaive Democracy
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Advantage= Elected politicians balance conflicting interests when reaching decisions. This protects the rights of all citizens.
Representative Democracy
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Advantage- comprises principle of accountability; voters decide whether to renew the mandate of their representatives.
Representative Democracy
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Disadvantage- MP's disengaged from public and so do not adequately represent their interests.
Representative Democracy
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Disadvantage- Westminster unrepresentative since it was elected through First Past The Post, which can cause two party domimance.
Representative Democracy
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Disadvantage- Social make up of Parliament is primarily white, male , middle class. This could suggest that poorer voters may not be represented properly. The House of Lords is not elected and so uncountable to the public. These factors undermine Parliame
Representative Democracy
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Form of Democracy where decisions are directly made by the public without their opinion being channeled through representatives. It is consultative and participatory.
Direct Democracy
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Card 2
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Elected politicians are held accountable to the electorate through regular elections. This means voters remain sovereignty because they decide whether or not to renew the mandate of their representatives.
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Representative Democracy
Card 3
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Elected politicians should not simply act according to the wishes of their constituent. As this would mean that they are simply delegating. Instead they should weigh up all factors such as their manifesto and conceive the best outcome.
Back
Card 4
Front
Main advantage= government is carried out by professional politicians who are required to be well informed about political issues. They are more likely to make politically educated decisions then most members of the public.
Back
Card 5
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Advantage= Elected politicians balance conflicting interests when reaching decisions. This protects the rights of all citizens.
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