a) To what extent would the wider use of referendums improve democracy in the UK? There are many ways in which referendums would directly and indirectly improve the democracy in the UK. These could include an improved political education‚ a more responsive government with reduced power and constitutional changes. However‚ with any improvements there are also arguments‚ which suggest that referendums could make democracy in the UK worse. Firstly‚ a direct way is the fact that referendums give
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To me Democracy is the regular and consistent consultation of a peoples in order to reach a decision. Democracy truly is a government of the people ‚ by the people and for the people. It is an inclusive platform in which an entire nation‚ every citizen down to the most proletarian becomes a contributing member of the government of their country. Democracy symbolizes the voice‚ the ability to express one’s self‚ to make one’s self heard without fear of persecution or reproach‚ but above all Democracy
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To what extent do pressure groups undermine democracy? It is a varied opinion in society that pressure groups undermine democracy: some people believe strongly‚ some people don’t. It is hard to begin to analyse whether this is the case or not‚ as there are a varying amount of factors that need to be considered before a final decision and be made. In the first instance of answering this question‚ we need to find out the two types of pressure groups; elitist pressure groups and pluralist pressure
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Does God Exist? It is one of the most asks questions around the world still to this day. A controversial topic which doesn’t have an answer. No way to prove‚ or disprove the concept that there is someone or something else that has created the universe we live in. But what is the definition of God? The definition of God is that He is omniscient (all knowing)‚ omnipotent (all powerful)‚ and omnibenevolent (morally perfect and all loving). This definition is most used in Philosophy of Religion and is
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To what extent does demographic change represent more of an opportunity than a threat to UK businesses? Demographic change can be defined as the change in characteristics of a certain population which has taken place over history. Characteristics include things like gender‚ race and age. UK businesses can face opportunities due to demographic changes such as a larger and more specific market for business due to demographic change. However they can also face drawbacks such as the struggle niche business
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To what extent do pressure groups promote pluralist democracy in the UK? A pluralist democracy is an even dispersal of power‚ by definition democracy is pluralist‚ however the UK democratic system is considered to have a uneven centre of power in government‚ this disproportionate concentration of power is usually addressed through pressure groups that seek to maintain the freedom of association. However some pressure groups are seen to undermine pluralism in a democracy this may be due to their
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Assess the strengths of representative democracy as it operates in the UK. (25) Representative democracy in the UK is elected MPs‚ Peers‚ parties and pressure groups effectively mobilising the views in the best interests of the country. A representative democracy is arguably government Representative democracy in the UK is elected MPs‚ Peers‚ parties and pressure groups effectively mobilising the views in the best interests of the country. A representative democracy is arguably government for the people
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THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL SCHOOL OF POLITICS‚ PHILOSOPHY AND INTERNATION STUDIES being a dissertation submitted for the Degree of Politics To what extent were private rented sector policies in Britain and Germany between 1914 and the early 1970s consistent with the characteristics set by Hall and Soskice’s ‘Varieties of Capitalist’ typology? A meso-level empirical comparison of predominantly rent control and regulation in the private rented sector between 1914 and the early 1970s in Britain and Germany
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To What Extent Should Government Control National Healthcare? The general health of the population today must be considered one of the greatest marvels of human civilization and ingenuity. Pregnant women no longer have to dread the 10 percent risk of death at childbirth that used to be usual; a newborn in Canada today can expect to live 80 years; death related to childhood infections is now rare; the long-term outcome of childhood leukemia has changed from 85 percent mortality to 85 percent survival;
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Did Jackson progress democracy? Andrew Jackson took several controversial actions during his presidency‚ which consequently led to objections and approval of his motives. Neither perspective is incorrect‚ and despite Jackson’s ways of enforcing his ideas‚ he did expand democracy. Democracy is fulfilling the peoples’ needs‚ which is precisely what President Jackson did. When Jackson lost to Adams in the election of 1824‚ his ambitious supporters made sure that he wouldn’t lose a second time‚ and hence
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