Current systems of representative and direct democracy (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Source of legitimacy in both democracies
Source of legitimacy in both democracies
Consent of the governed
Accountability in both democracy types
Accountability in both democracy types
Both have mechanisms to hold leaders accountable
Direct democracy definition
Direct democracy definition
Citizens vote directly on laws & policies themselves
Example of direct democracy
Example of direct democracy
Swiss referendums where citizens vote on specific issues
Direct democracy mechanisms
Direct democracy mechanisms
Referendums, initiatives, plebiscites, town hall meetings
Direct democracy disadvantage (population)
Direct democracy disadvantage (population)
Impractical in large populations
Direct democracy disadvantage (tyranny risk)
Direct democracy disadvantage (tyranny risk)
Potential for majoritarian tyranny
Who represents in direct democracy?
Who represents in direct democracy?
Citizens represent themselves
Direct democracy practicality
Direct democracy practicality
Suited to small communities or advanced civic infrastructure
Representative democracy definition
Representative democracy definition
Citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them
Example of representative democracy
Example of representative democracy
UK parliamentary system with elected MPs
Representative democracy mechanisms
Representative democracy mechanisms
Elections, legislative bodies, accountability via voting
Representative democracy advantage
Representative democracy advantage
Practical for large populations; representatives gain expertise
Representative democracy disadvantage
Representative democracy disadvantage
Potential disconnection between representatives & constituents
Mediation in representative democracy
Mediation in representative democracy
Representatives act as intermediaries