DEMOCRACY AND PARTICIPATION T1

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Democracy
A system where power is held by the people
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Direct Democracy
A system where the people are able to make decisions directly on an issue, yes or no response
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Representative Democracy
A system where the people elect a person or group of people to represent their interests & make decisions on their behalf
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Pluralist Democracy
A system of gov where there is competition between different groups who represent popular concerns to the gov
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Initiative
The people, rather than the gov, can call for a vote on a specific issue
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Petition
An appeal to make something specific happen, usually by demonstrating a high level of popular support
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Purdah
Period before an election or a vote where members of local councils or gov aren't allowed to make any new statements or proposals that could affect a vote. Lasts around 4-6 weeks
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Pressure Groups
Groups of like minded people who come together on the basis of shared interests or a commonly held cause in order to put pressure on policy makers at Westminster and beyond
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Democratic Deficit
Undemocratic nature of institutions or procedures that are supposed to promote democracy
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Participation crisis
A failure of the public to participate in the political process which can undermine democratic legitimacy
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Franchise
Right to vote in elections
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E-Democracy
Any electronic or digital method that can lead to greater democracy
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Liberal Democracy
The right to vote will be widespread & representatives will act in the interests of everyone
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Majoritarian Democracy
A system where the will or desires of the majority of the population are the prime considerations of the gov
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Parliamentary Democracy
A system where parliament stands as the highest form of democracy
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Presidential Democracy
A system where the executive will be elected separately from the legislature body & chosen by & accountable to the people
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Direct Democracy
Refers to any occasion when the citizens are directly involved in the decision-making process
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Representative Democracy
A system where the people transfer the power to make decisions to an elected representative
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Representation
People being able to put their views to the gov of the day
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Accountability
Must be a process by which the gov of the day can be made to explain & take responsibility
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Participation
A way in which the people can be engaged & take part in political process
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Power dispersal
A system that ensures power is spread across different political bodies to avoid 1 body becoming overly dominant
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Legitimacy
Process for the selection of the different branches of gov should have legal authority & fairly represent the will of the people
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Education
Political process should be open to all & there should be an educated & informed citizenry who are able to understand the issues and make informed choices
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A system where the people are able to make decisions directly on an issue, yes or no response

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Direct Democracy

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A system where the people elect a person or group of people to represent their interests & make decisions on their behalf

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A system of gov where there is competition between different groups who represent popular concerns to the gov

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The people, rather than the gov, can call for a vote on a specific issue

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