Government and politics revision cards

Voting behaviour in recent yearsClass dealignment relates to the breakdown of a long-term association of asocial class with support for a particular
party. As good citizens, it is our duty as well as our right to vote. Who participates and to what extent? Shelter campaigns to end homelessness
and bad housing involved in drawing up Homelessness Act due to expertise. Associated documents all under Midsummer Night's Dream in my
uploads. Why is there less participation in politics today? Issues such as environment, nuclear energy and social and political empowerment
become important. The electors cast their vote every few years at an elect time. Question about whether people do succumb to barrage of media.
Revision parliament docx, 54 KB. Decision making be improved if those making decisions know their choices will be scrutinised. Can be
judgements about issues, ideologies, images, personal economic prospects, party leaders. As government and politics the cons UKIP wonby a
party determines no. For example the Lib Dems gained power in a coalition although they came third or fourth. Candidate with most votes win. In
UK class determined by occupation, background, education, income and wealth. The Labour Party was formed by trade unions and socialist
societies, so it has been regarded as a socialist party for most of its existence. The absence of PR for Westminster elections means genuine multi-
party politics is unlikely. You just clipped your first slide! More people voted against it than for it. Bromely and Chislehurst May TUs ties to
Labour and big business to Cons. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. For example under PR in
Germany the ruling parties took a month of private discussions before a stable government was formed. After the s, many people were more likely
to pursue higher education, have professional jobs which made them more affluent. The Legislature Members of Parliament. Stable government -
First Past the Post usually provides strong, stable governments with a clear overall majority and mandate to govern the country. Under Blair
positionimproved dramatically. The first-past-the-post electoral system, employed in virtually all elections before , made it difficult for smaller
parties as they had to win a large proportion of the vote in a constituency before they had any chance of winning. Fantastic resource, thank you.
Some in s and s doubtedthis theory believing no individualsdecision can be completelyindependent as exposed to biasedpresentation of news in
media. See our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. For example a single party government usually has less electoral support. Aim to gain
parliamentary backing for their causes. Emma Windle , Student at University of Lincoln. It will make governments more accountable as FPTP
leads to a government domination - as a single party has control over the majority of the House of Commons they can pass any laws they wish,
whilst other systems would make the government more accountable. Least well off feel alienated. Multiparty systems usually operate under
proportional representation systems and result in coalitions. Hope to generate public interest and raise awareness. From billboard posters clear
focus on criticising the other. Strong united governments - Governments can carry out their mandate and do not have to spend time arguing with
other parties in coalitions. Distinctions between socialclasses have been eroded by greater affluence, improved access to highereducation and
changes in the labour market. In return for rights and freedoms we should play part in democratic duty. Plaid Cymru ; single-issue e. Aim to
achieve political goals e. By-elections seen as opportunity to show Less likely to vote and if do they see localdissatisfaction to government. These
people lose their traditional class loyalties to a particular party.

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From billboard posters clear focus on criticising the other. Checks and limitations on power ofgovernment. For example the current Labour
government used its strength in parliament to respond decisively to the banks by nationalising Northern Rock. Want fundamental change to the
status quo and dominant ideas in society. What are the main determinants of voting behaviour? Says voters carefully weight up every party policy
before making decision one off judgement on how they have performed and how they might perform in the future. Much activity associated
organising, talking and writing need education. Start clipping No thanks. Key Term,Definition, Synonym, Example o Around seats safe.
Citizens gathered together on their behalf. Coalition governments are weak and ineffective and hav to seek legislative support from two or more
parties. If people sit about how society is operating. We'll bring you back here when you are done. Question about whether people do succumb to
barrage of media. Upgrade to Cram Premium Close. Can be voluntaryparticipation or forced participation forced to vote in Australia. Prepared by
Created by he4therlouise. WWF b Outsiders by necessity Must work c Peripheral insiders Insider but rarely outside and unlikely achieve
high status needed by government. For example Labout was only backed by No notes for slide. Conservatives to be more pro Conservative
thanonly having lead among those who men across all social classes. Tend to have core group that provides general direction and a loosely
organised network of supporters. See our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Long history of volatility in by-election voting: Surveys show lack
of knowledge and understanding in many voters. Like to find personable individuals who are likely to charm voters and who appear relaxed and
genial on television even more important with television debates. UKIP ; ideological e. Socialisation Those families who Those who family not
5. Decision making be improved if those making decisions know their choices will be scrutinised. Strong link between social class and voting.
What are the differences between direct and indirect democracy? The Labour Party was formed by trade unions and socialist societies, so it has
been regarded as a socialist party for most of its existence. For example the first and second world wars. Add to Folders Close. Members of
European Parliament and their party groupings regularly contacted as well as European Court of Justice. For example the labour government has
the power to make laws as its in government. For example the BNP recieved two votes in the European elections despite many people regarding
them as an extremist party. SlideShare Explore Search You. Legitimising function - Elections provide a mechanism where citizens give their
consent to being governed. Least well off feel alienated. Pressure groups often now have separate branches in order to lobby more effectively in
different countries.
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Why has it become more government and politics revision cards A situation where members of a social class stop aligning themselves in terms
of class and believe they no longer belong to a certain class. Give five arguments in favour of introducing elect. How do elections promote
democratic participation? No way of forcing the government to carry out its policies - there is carrs way of forcing a government to carry out its
policies in its manifesto. Margaret Thatcher abandoned a traditional conservative approach by adopting a radical neo-liberal agenda. Sign up to
Comment. Reflected in poor level of turnout and lowest viewing figures for election nigh coverage. The Liberal Democrats were in coalition after
the general election. Card 5 Front Name the 5 main systems of voting. Used in London wasted votes. Representative function - Elections
government and politics revision cards a link between elected politicians and their constituents. Give four differences between Elections and
Refere. Polifics lack of interest or enthusiasm towards the political system and therefore an election. Older terms of overall support from
womenpeople more responsibilities and voters. Although the spec has changed it will give politica additional reading. Partisan dealignment is the
breakdown of long-term allegiance of voters to goveernment party. Can be voluntaryparticipation or forced participation forced to government
and politics revision cards in Australia. Used constituency link systems, e. Add to Folders Close. Social class and voting revjsion 9. How
democratic is the process by which the main UK political parties elect their leaders? Greater coverage of politics and these issues today compared
to past so population more aware of issues. Members of European Parliament and their party groupings regularly contacted as well as European
Court of Justice. What does 'Political Apathy' mean? Coalition governments are weak and ineffective and hav to seek legislative support from two
or more parties. More recently, David Cameron tried to re-brand the Conservative party by focusing on environmental policy and social exclusion.
Study your flashcards anywhere! Tend to have core group that provides general direction and a loosely organised network of supporters. Add to
folder [? What does the term 'Abstention' mean? Please sign in to add to government and politics revision cards. Pressure groups revision
pack. The tendency of the big parties to move towards the centre ground has forced many who would previously have supported such parties into
the arms of minor parties. The first-past-the-post electoral system, employed in virtually all elections beforemade it difficult for smaller parties as
they had to win a large proportion of the vote in a constituency before they had any chance of winning. What are disadvantages of FPTP? Voters
think outcome of local elections notmany do not vote or vote for opposition. AP Government Chapter From billboard posters clear focus on
criticising the other. K Doe very very helpful! What is the difference between political power and authority? Labour strongest in the north
ofEngland, Scotland and Wales, in Also Conservatives seen to govern,ent morelarge urban areas and on council restrictive on immigration and
raceestates. For example the gvoernment and second world wars. Hazel BrownStudent at Lowestoft sixth form college So helpful: Turnout in
elections usually low. Coalitions are more broadly based - The extremist revisioon of some governments follow a strong majority- whilst coalition
governments make for a more consensual anx of the road government. Find out how you can intelligently organize your Flashcards. It will make
governments more accountable as FPTP leads to a government domination - govern,ent government and politics revision cards single party
has catds over the majority of the House of Commons they can pass any laws they wish, whilst other systems would make the government more
accountable. Gvernment what extent is Britain a democracy?