Democracy (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is hard power in the context of democracy?
What is hard power in the context of democracy?
Coercive power via military & economic means
What does popular sovereignty mean in democratic systems?
What does popular sovereignty mean in democratic systems?
Power derived from the will of the people
Which three branches divide power in a liberal democracy?
Which three branches divide power in a liberal democracy?
Executive, legislative & judiciary
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
Prevent any branch becoming too powerful
What does the rule of law ensure?
What does the rule of law ensure?
All individuals & institutions subject to law
When did the Enlightenment period occur?
When did the Enlightenment period occur?
17th and 18th centuries
Which thinkers argued for limiting the power of rulers?
Which thinkers argued for limiting the power of rulers?
John Locke & Montesquieu
When did the French Revolution take place?
When did the French Revolution take place?
1789-1799
Which groups gained suffrage in the 19th & 20th centuries?
Which groups gained suffrage in the 19th & 20th centuries?
Women, working class & racial minorities
Which organisations promoted democratic governance globally?
Which organisations promoted democratic governance globally?
United Nations & European Union
What challenges does democracy face in the 21st century?
What challenges does democracy face in the 21st century?
Rise of populism, authoritarianism & nationalism
What are key accountability mechanisms in democracies?
What are key accountability mechanisms in democracies?
Regular elections, free press & independent judiciary