The idea that democracy is failing at legitimacy and accountability.
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Give three reasons people would argue there is a democratic deficit in the UK
-low turnout
-voting system
-institutions (e.g House of Lords and Supreme Court)
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Why is low turnout an issue?
Turnout has been decreasing since 1997 (but is on the rise again). It is only high during general elecitons.
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Give an example of low turnout
The EU Parliament Election 2014 saw a turnout of just 35.6%
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Why is the voting system an issue?
FPTP creates a 2-party-system where a large, country-wide party is required to win. It creates 'safe' seats and means even candidates with small percentages can win
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Give an exmaple of the popular vote being split due to FPTP
Belfast South 2015 saw a candidate win with just 24.5% of the vote
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Why are institutions an example of democractic deficit?
The House of Lords is unelected and unrepersentative of the UK. The Supreme Court is unelected but can change laws
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Give three reasons people would argue there is a democratic deficit in the UK
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-low turnout
-voting system
-institutions (e.g House of Lords and Supreme Court)
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