PAPER 1: features of a modern, liberal democracy

What should the public have?

Genuine influence over decisions

What can the public do to Gov. and reps

hold them to account

Elections should be:

Free, Fair and with universal suffrage

What do Elections provide for a gov?

Legitimacy

Results should be:

Respected with a smooth transition of power

Public should have access to:

Free press and media

RIghts should be:

Protected and enforced by an independent source

Democracy in the UK relies on:

• Participation

• Representation

• Accountability

• RULE OF LAW

High levels of meaningful, informed and regular

Participation

Accurate political, social and geograpical…

Representation

Effective forms of

Accountability

High standard's and levels of respect for:

• Rights

• Civil liberties

• The law