Term Two Exam Revision

Term Two Topics

1. Qualitative Topic on Human Nature: Examined assumptions underlying policy suggestions related to democracy and climate change. Use an architectural metaphor to explore deeper assumptions.

2. Democracy (Unit 3):

   • Definition: Understand democracy on two axes: participatory vs representative, and procedural vs substantive. Specify the type when writing about democracy.

   • Democratisation: Analysed measuring techniques, indices (Freedom House, Economist), and factors causing democratisation and backsliding.

   • Backsliding: Discussed Nancy Bermeo's definitions and the gradual decline of democratic institutions.

   • Social Media: Evaluated its role and influence in democracy, emphasising ownership structures and biases in information dissemination.

3. Climate Change (Unit 4):

   • Defined and identified it as the greatest threat to humanity, noting international goals like the Paris Agreement, which countries are failing to meet.

   • Explored three perspectives on climate change:

     • Liberalism: Views climate change as a market failure, advocating for moderate intervention, individual behavioural changes, and green growth.

     • Far Right: Generally sceptical of climate change responses, attributing it to overhype and preferring national self-interest over global cooperation.

     • Socialism: Links climate change to capitalism's flaws, advocating for degrowth and cultural shifts away from materialism towards well-being.