Using your own knowledge as well as the extract, identify and explain two ways in whichMPs in Parliament ‘articulate the interests of different groups in society to government’.
Using your own knowledge as well as the extract, identify and explain two ways in whichMPs in Parliament ‘articulate the interests of different groups in society to government’.
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All i can think of are PMBs.. What does the extract say?
All i can think of are PMBs.. What does the extract say?
There are problems with how Parliament is seen as a representative body, becausethere are different interpretations of representation. As an elected body, it legitimisesexecutive power, but serves also to link citizens with the political process. It acts asa safety valve and allows MPs in Parliament to articulate the interests of differentgroups in society to government. Parliament fulfils the task of both general andspecific representation. The representation of constituents’ grievances is a traditionalrole of MPs.The significance of Parliament to the public is reflected in the extent to which itremains a magnet for the expression of opinion and dissent. Millions of lettersflow into Parliament each year. Organisations arrange mass lobbies of MPs.Protesters stand with banners and megaphones outside Parliament. These hugedemonstrations show that, for many citizens, Parliament remains relevant.
There are problems with how Parliament is seen as a representative body, becausethere are different interpretations of representation. As an elected body, it legitimisesexecutive power, but serves also to link citizens with the political process. It acts asa safety valve and allows MPs in Parliament to articulate the interests of differentgroups in society to government. Parliament fulfils the task of both general andspecific representation. The representation of constituents’ grievances is a traditionalrole of MPs.The significance of Parliament to the public is reflected in the extent to which itremains a magnet for the expression of opinion and dissent. Millions of lettersflow into Parliament each year. Organisations arrange mass lobbies of MPs.Protesters stand with banners and megaphones outside Parliament. These hugedemonstrations show that, for many citizens, Parliament remains relevant.
Thats all thats useful there. Hmm i guess i'd say constituents can write letters which can then be brought up for example in PMQs? No idea what else i'd say :s
Thats all thats useful there. Hmm i guess i'd say constituents can write letters which can then be brought up for example in PMQs? No idea what else i'd say :s