The Nature of Democracy (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Democracy definition
Democracy definition
System of govt where people hold ultimate power
Etymology of democracy
Etymology of democracy
Demos (people) + kratia (rule by)
Athenian democracy participation rate
Athenian democracy participation rate
10-20% (only free men)
Representative democracy
Representative democracy
People vote for reps who make decisions on their behalf
Direct democracy
Direct democracy
People decide on policy initiatives directly
UK direct democracy example
UK direct democracy example
2016 EU referendum
Churchill quote on democracy
Churchill quote on democracy
Worst form of govt except all others tried
Legitimacy in democracy
Legitimacy in democracy
Legal authority from being fairly chosen by people
Recent UK govt vote support issue
Recent UK govt vote support issue
None won over 50% of those who voted
UK civil rights problem
UK civil rights problem
Lacks embedded set of civil rights