UK democracy and participation

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voter turnout at 2024 uk general election

60%

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what is digital democracy

electronic platforms can engage and secure the wider and more informed participation of the public in the political environment. e.g e petitions

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How many MP’s have been recalled since the law was introduced in 2015

3

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approximate percentage of female MP’s in UK Parliament today?

35%

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How can citizens participate in government apart from voting?

Running for MP in political parties, protesting, e- petitions, organise campaigns.

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how has franchise been extended in 1900s?

-1918 men over 31, women over 30

-1923 men and women over 21

1969 men and women over 18

-2029 men and women over 16.

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why are pressure groups good for democracy

enhance participation- enable involvement between elections especially for underrepresented.

represent diverse interest- give voice to minorities often ignored by political parties

educate public- raise awareness+ shape public opinion.

hold government accountable- scrutinise gov and influence gov decisions

provide expertise- improve legislation.

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arguments pressure groups are bad for democracy

unequal influence- wealthy groups can dominate policy discussion.

Lack of accountability- group leaders are unelected and unaccountable

passive participation- does not always equal true democratic engagement.

distruptive tactics- civil disobedience can undermine lawful democratic processes

elitism- insider groups get privileged access to power, e.g Tony Blair Institute.

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explain different approaches of opinions on pressure groups

Pluralist approach- power dispersed in society and diversity encouraged democracy, encourages.

Corporatist- bring pressure groups into process of gov, close links (1960s-70s strong corporatism.

New Right approach- sees pressure groups as selfish+ not representative of society at large.

Marxist approach- see control being excercised by ruling economic group. Pressure groups relatively insignificant unless powerful economically.