Democracy (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Define hard power
Define hard power
Coercive power through military and economic means
Define soft power
Define soft power
Influence through culture, values, and diplomacy
What is popular sovereignty?
What is popular sovereignty?
Power derived from the will of the people
Three branches in liberal democracy
Three branches in liberal democracy
Executive, legislative, and judiciary
Purpose of checks and balances
Purpose of checks and balances
Prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
Rule of law principle
Rule of law principle
All individuals & institutions subject to the law
Enlightenment period timing
Enlightenment period timing
17th and 18th centuries
What did Locke argue?
What did Locke argue?
Limiting power of rulers and govt accountability
American Revolution dates
American Revolution dates
1775-1783
French Revolution dates
French Revolution dates
1789-1799
Groups gaining suffrage in 19th-20th centuries
Groups gaining suffrage in 19th-20th centuries
Women, working class, and racial minorities
Late 20th century democracy spread linked with
Late 20th century democracy spread linked with
Liberal economic policies
21st century democracy challenges
21st century democracy challenges
Rise of populism, authoritarianism, nationalist movements
Social media impact on democracy
Social media impact on democracy
Empowers citizens but spreads misinformation
Democratic accountability mechanisms
Democratic accountability mechanisms
Regular elections, free press, independent judiciary