politics and participation

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  • Created on: 30-05-18 13:30
liberal democracy
a democratic system of government in which individual rights and freedoms are officially protected.the Uk is described as this as the freedoms are protected and safe from government power
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Representative democracy
a system of government where citizens are electedto represent others.UK example is an MP
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Direct democracy
a system of government where all citizens take part in decision-making.example is referendums like BREXIT 2016
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Thdocracy
religious leader runs state-example Saudi Arabia
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Anarchy
there is no form of governement.example after civil war it is said to exist
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One-pary state
one political party exists and runs the country.example North Korea
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how is the UK parliament structured
First reading,Second reading,Committee stage,Report stages,Third reading,Lords,Royal
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where does local government get their money from
council tax
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Uniary authority
type of local authority that has a single tier and is responsible for all local government functions within its area
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General Election
general election is an opportunity for people in every part of the UK to choose their MP
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Local Election
the election of representatives to a local council or governmental body
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what is a political party
group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.
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Voter apathy
lack of interest in voting in local and national elections
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Representative democracy

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a system of government where citizens are electedto represent others.UK example is an MP

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Direct democracy

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Thdocracy

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Anarchy

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