Liberal Democracy (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Liberal democracy definition
Liberal democracy definition
Balances will of people (via elections) with limited govt & civil liberties
How people's will expressed in liberal democracy
How people's will expressed in liberal democracy
Through regular, free & fair elections
Purpose of elections in liberal thought
Purpose of elections in liberal thought
Legitimize political power via consent of governed
Tyranny of the majority
Tyranny of the majority
Majority using power to oppress minorities
Examples of civil liberties
Examples of civil liberties
Speech, assembly, religion, right to fair trial
How civil liberties protected in liberal democracy
How civil liberties protected in liberal democracy
Enshrined in law through constitution or bill of rights
Limited government meaning
Limited government meaning
State powers clearly defined & restricted to prevent overreach
Social contract definition
Social contract definition
People consent to govt protecting their rights in exchange for obeying laws
John Locke's social contract argument
John Locke's social contract argument
Move from state of nature to contract with rights & duties
Checks and balances purpose
Checks and balances purpose
Divide power among branches so none becomes too powerful
Three branches in checks/balances system
Three branches in checks/balances system
Executive, legislative, judicial
Why liberals fear state overreach
Why liberals fear state overreach
Too much govt power erodes individual freedoms