Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1 view 0 purchase
Course
Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 1
Institution
Edexcel A Level Government And Politics Paper 1
Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 1
Direct democracy - Answer- all individuals express their opinions themselves and not through representatives acting on their behalf
Representative democracy - Answer- an individual selects a person to act on their behalf
Similarities of repre...
similarities of representative and direct democrac
positives of uks democracy
n
Written for
Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 1
Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 1
Edexcel A Level Government and Politics Paper 1
All documents for this subject (6)
Seller
Follow
Gurustudy
Reviews received
Content preview
Edexcel A Level Government and
Politics Paper 1
Direct democracy - Answer- all individuals express their opinions themselves and not
through representatives acting on their behalf
Representative democracy - Answer- an individual selects a person to act on their
behalf
Similarities of representative and direct democracy - Answer- based on a majority
Differences of direct and representative democracy - Answer- direct is not elective,
direct is for individuals,
direct has more citizen involvement
Legitimacy - Answer- the right to exercise power
Democratic deficit - Answer- a deficiency in the way a democratic body works
Positives of UK's democracy - Answer- fair and free elections,
free from intimidation,
wide choice of parties,
press freedom,
independant judiciary
Negatives of UK's democracy - Answer- under representation of minorities,
can't vote for lords,
doesn't protect rights
press is owned by millionaires
Examples of declining participation - Answer- 2001 turnout was lowest since WWII
(59.4%),
conservative party has lost members (124,000 members in 2018)
Examples of rising participation - Answer- labour biggest party in europe (552,000
members),
turnout rising (68.6% 2017),
e-democracy
Franchise / suffrage - Answer- the ability to vote in public elections
Pluralism - Answer- lots of people have a say
Elitism - Answer- only a select few have a say
To be able to vote you must: - Answer- be 18+,
be a registered british/irish citizen
,To be able to vote you cannot: - Answer- be under 18,
be a member of the house of lords,
be convicted of illegal electoral practise,
detained in a psychiatric hospital
Great reform act 1832 - Answer- created 67 new constituencies, included small land
owners, tenant farmers and shopkeepers in the property qualification and gave the
vote to all householders who paid a yearly rent of £10+
Representation of the people act 1918 - Answer- allowed men 21+ (with/without
property) and women 30+ who live in the constituency or owned land worth £5+ to
vote
Representation of the people act 1928 - Answer- gave women electoral equality (21+
with/without property)
Representation of the people act 1948 - Answer- abolished plural voting (2 separate
uni votes) and increased MP's to 613
Representation of the people act 1969 - Answer- voting age reduced to 18 to reflect
change in view on adulthood
For lowering voting age to 16: - Answer- already trusted with legal rights (leave
school, work, army),
have to learn about politics in school,
voting earlier increases chance of involvement,
affects their future
Against lowering voting age to 16: - Answer- some lack maturity,
may be influenced by parents,
scottish referendum isn't fair because it had an unusually high turnout,
only a few countries allow 16 year olds to vote
Electoral Reform Society - Answer- longest standing pro democracy organization
(1884), formed to provide better democracy where everyone votes and is treated
equally, works with activists and politicians
Electoral reform society campaigns - Answer- elected house of lords,
votes at 16,
local democracy,
replace FPTP with STV
Votes at 16 - Answer- formed in january 2003, want the voting age lowered to 16 as
it affects young people's future
Pressure group - Answer- an organised group that seeks to influence government
policy or legislation
, Pluralism - Answer- the recognition and affirmation of diversity within a political body
which permits the peaceful coexistence of different interests, convictions and
lifestyles
Pressure group features: - Answer- want to influence policy,
usually single issue,
more of them,
represent an issue that isn't supported by the wider public
Political parties features: - Answer- want to make policy and run the country,
aim to win power,
few parties,
have a wide range of policies to accommodate a wide range of views,
create laws
Sectional pressure groups - Answer- a specific group that promotes the interest of an
occupation or group in society
Sectional pressure group examples - Answer- trade unions, national union of
teachers, british medical association
Cause pressure groups - Answer- aims to change opinions and attitudes, open to
everyone
Cause pressure groups examples - Answer- greenpeace, PDSA, RSPCA
Sectional cause pressure groups - Answer- the membership are different to the
group it represents
Sectional cause pressure groups examples - Answer- NSPCC, WWF
Attitude cause pressure groups - Answer- aims to change the public's attitude
towards an issue
Attitude cause pressure groups examples - Answer- greenpeace, campaign for
nuclear disarmament
Political cause pressure groups - Answer- aim to get legislation created or changed
Political cause pressure groups examples - Answer- electoral reform society, 38
degrees
Insider pressure group - Answer- relies on contact with ministers and civil servants to
achieve their aims and can have close links to the government
Insider pressure groups examples - Answer- BMA, dogs trust, RSPCA
Outsider pressure groups - Answer- are not consulted by the government because
their methods may be unlawful
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Gurustudy. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.71. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
