When a collection of ideas based on principles clash and do not agree on how society should function as most ideoligies wnat change.
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conflict of interests
When people have different opinions on what benefits them but which may have a negative effect on others.
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Examples of an interest group (pressure group).
medical profession, NFU (national farmers union), beer association, NASWUT or teachers union or age UK.
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struggle for power
When people are battling for what they believe in or for control but are being supressed.
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legitimacy
Definition- what gives the govenmnet the right to rule. There are 3 main ways including; consent ( through elections), force or tradition (house of lords or monarchs).
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Power
The ability to make people do what they want them to do even if its against their will. This can be done through force, political (sanctions) or influence by the media or pressure groups.
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Sovereignty
Ultimate power which cannot be overruled. This is the PM and gov between elections, legal sovereignty (the judicary) or popular sovereignty which is through voting in a general election or referendum.
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Authority
The right to exercise power which is granted by the electorate or the leglislalture. It can be seen in the format of legal or rational authority like in an election, traditional authority for examples the sheikdoms in the middle east and charasmatic.
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Interest group
A group of people who seek to infleunce public policy on the basis of a particular or common interest.They want to influence the govenmnet to benefit them or to help an area of society. They can also be known as pressure groups.
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Types of interest groups
Occupational, an individuals responsibilty or job within the industry such as a juniour doctor, an industry is like a business such as the BMA and a regional interest group is like a charity.
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Different types of pressure groups
Sectional= an interest group such as the National Education Union. Cause= they have a distinct aim such as CND. Social movement=extinction rebellion.
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Direct democracy
A form of democracy where the public make key decisions.This can take in the form of referendum such as the Scottish independance vote in 2014.
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Advantages of direct democracy
Its is seen as pure democracy as their vote can't be misconcepted, it provides a mandate and ensures that mp's don't ignore the people's opinions.
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Disadvantages of direct democracy
It is incovient for busy people and lack of understanding can make the vote inaducate and less important.
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Representative democracy
A form of democracy where the people elect a representative who makes decisions on their behalf and are accountable on their behalf.
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Advantages of representative democracy
The politicians making the decisions will be well educated on politics and it is more covient. It means ideas can be generalised into parties manifestos and allows the opposition to hold the govenmnet to account.
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Disadvantages of representative democracy
It is common for mp's to ignore constituents and not be socially represent the public. Also, not evreyone thinks there is a party which represents their beliefsand can also mean they feel their vote means less.
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Pluralist democarcy
A type of democracy in which a govenmnet makes decisions as a result of variouse ideas and contrasting arguement from competing groups and organisations.
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Democracy deficet
A percieved defiency in the way a particular democratic body works, this can be seen in terms of accountability and control over policy.
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Advantages of pluralist democracy
It allows more groups to have a say so it incarese participation and divercity in the democatic process. It also shines a light on different perspectives and prevent extreme policies being passed.
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Disadvantages of pluralist democarcy
It can be indecisive so it takes longer to make decisions and some groups may have more influence (CBI)then other smaller groups. The govenment can be easily persuaded or bullied by other groups in a pluralist democracy.
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When people have different opinions on what benefits them but which may have a negative effect on others.
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conflict of interests
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medical profession, NFU (national farmers union), beer association, NASWUT or teachers union or age UK.
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Card 4
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When people are battling for what they believe in or for control but are being supressed.
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Card 5
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Definition- what gives the govenmnet the right to rule. There are 3 main ways including; consent ( through elections), force or tradition (house of lords or monarchs).
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