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Edexcel Government & Politics - Unit 1 06/06/16

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Is Liberal Democracy part of the Edexcel spec??

If so how would you answer a five marker on it???
Original post by politics_4_ever
Is Liberal Democracy part of the Edexcel spec??

If so how would you answer a five marker on it???


Yeah it is and it could come up at all levels of questions, and you would define it and explain a few of its features like free and fair elections, codified constitution, limitations on government, free media and so on


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Original post by popcornjpg
No idea if this is relevant as I don't do political parties but he changed the opposition's style of PMQs by asking the PM questions directly from the public - I suppose that could be related to his sort of grassroots style of politics? His style also attracted like 200,000 new members to Labour or something along those lines.


50k members, wasn't it?
Just logged in to tell everyone im ****ed for the exam. Hows everyone else feeling?
Iam pretty solid on democracy and reasonably so on pressure groups. Have my notes typed up on elections but i dont think ill go over them as i want to make sure im solid on the other two.- left it really late iv been procrastinating like mfer.
Anyway predicitons on questions for each topics please?
And is to what extent the uk a liberal democracy ? And To what extent is the UK democratic the same thing?
Original post by politics_4_ever
Is Liberal Democracy part of the Edexcel spec??

If so how would you answer a five marker on it???



Original post by mollyadtr
Yeah it is and it could come up at all levels of questions, and you would define it and explain a few of its features like free and fair elections, codified constitution, limitations on government, free media and so on


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Sh*t, how come i only learned about direct and representative...
Original post by xxvine
Apparently 'define strong gov' may be a 5 marker


definitely could come up not been asked before and in syllabus. could be difference between strong and stable. My answer to that would be a government which can pass legislation easily and effectively. it will have an overall majority in the legislature and strong elective mandate to govern. to have a strong government you need a majority of seats, support of the electorate, liked party leader, party loyalty and discipline and a strong economy. for example New Labour from 1997 till 2007 when elections were forgone conclusions
Original post by politics_4_ever
Is Liberal Democracy part of the Edexcel spec??

If so how would you answer a five marker on it???


In June 2009 it came up.

A liberal democracy is a style of democracy incorporating both liberal and democratic features such as free and fair elections and a belief in the importance of certain key rights and responsibilities.

In a liberal democracy individual liberties are respected and well protected. There is a strong constitution that limits the powers of government through the use of checks and balances.

Germany is an example of a liberal democracy.
Original post by xxvine
You know your stuff lol
How do you retain all the info lol

What are 3 arguments for referendums


- device of direct democracy so they give the general public unmediated control over the decision making process. ensuring the views of the public are properly articulated. in light of the recent expenses scandal, public are trusting MPs less and less and so referendums may be necesarry.

- it has become something of a obligation to use referenda when a key constitutional change is made. as they entrench the decision being made and make it harder for future governments to overturn. e.g. the welsh devolution referendum of 1997 by the labour government.

- referenda are likely to increase politival educaiton. by widening the oppurtunities for participation, the electorate are likely to take the time to educate themselves in the decicions they are making. also both sides of the campaign frequently offer free information.
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Original post by xxvine
You know your stuff lol
How do you retain all the info lol

What are 3 arguments for referendums


- referendums educate and engage people into politics, thus increases voter turnout and increases legitimacy of policy.

- referendums can settle controversial issues that parliament can't. like the good friday agreement or even the EU referendum of 2016

- great to solve local issues and conflicts rather than having all mp's vote on it
Original post by AmmanK1
Just logged in to tell everyone im ****ed for the exam. Hows everyone else feeling?
Iam pretty solid on democracy and reasonably so on pressure groups. Have my notes typed up on elections but i dont think ill go over them as i want to make sure im solid on the other two.- left it really late iv been procrastinating like mfer.
Anyway predicitons on questions for each topics please?
And is to what extent the uk a liberal democracy ? And To what extent is the UK democratic the same thing?


No liberal democracy is completely different concept
Democratic is about the democratic deficit and democratic renewal more of but just including the positives of our democracy not just the negatives

And these are my teachers predictions, the democracy one might not be accurate as it has come up recently
However it could come up in another form like with direct democracy or how it helps our representative democracy
Good luck im sure you know your stuff!!☺️ImageUploadedByStudent Room1465158186.650053.jpgImageUploadedByStudent Room1465158194.815438.jpgImageUploadedByStudent Room1465158206.832446.jpg


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Original post by politics_4_ever
Is Liberal Democracy part of the Edexcel spec??

If so how would you answer a five marker on it???


Has all the general features of a pluralist democracy plus individual liberties are respected and protected, strong constitution that limits the powers of government, government features strong internal checks and balances and there's a high level of political toleration. Germany is an example of a liberal democracy.

Hope I helped!
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Original post by TySnaps97
In June 2009 it came up.

A liberal democracy is a style of democracy incorporating both liberal and democratic features such as free and fair elections and a belief in the importance of certain key rights and responsibilities.

In a liberal democracy individual liberties are respected and well protected. There is a strong constitution that limits the powers of government through the use of checks and balances.

Germany is an example of a liberal democracy.


Textbook says Germany is a pluralist democracy and usa is a liberal democracy
For democracy, I reckon the 25 marker will be on liberal democracy or direct democracy.
For parties, I'm predicting Labour and Socialist principles for 25 marker. Or something about internal divisions.
Hi, is there any predictions posted for democracy and elections ???
Original post by Pato1
Textbook says Germany is a pluralist democracy and usa is a liberal democracy


i have a textbook that says the opposite
Original post by sahildusara
50k members, wasn't it?


not sure like I said I don't do political parties, but I remember the vice documentary on corbyn say a large number
How would you answer a "how and why" 10-marker?
Like would all 3 points have to cover both aspects? Or could you do 2 "how" points and one "why" point?
I'd be surprised if we were asked a 25 marker on liberal democracy. It really seems like more of unit 2 stuff, codified constitution etc
What's the format of the exam? They give us three topics and we choose two? Getting so muddled worth history 😑
Original post by issydw4
Hi, is there any predictions posted for democracy and elections ???


Democracy: direct democracy with referendums or referendums impact with representative democracy

Elections: impact of using pr for general election


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