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Probably something like coalition goverments.
If you look at the current British system, then you have a single party government which is opposed by all other parties in the House of Commons.
A coalition government would be comprised of several parties, so they'd all have to agree on the correct path for governmental policy. Say if there was a Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition. Then the Labour PM and the Lib Dem leadership within the cabinet/coalition would have to concur on what policies to put forward or implement. In that sense, politics would be more consensual, since different groups are co-operating, rather than being adversaries.
Hope that helps!
If you look at the current British system, then you have a single party government which is opposed by all other parties in the House of Commons.
A coalition government would be comprised of several parties, so they'd all have to agree on the correct path for governmental policy. Say if there was a Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition. Then the Labour PM and the Lib Dem leadership within the cabinet/coalition would have to concur on what policies to put forward or implement. In that sense, politics would be more consensual, since different groups are co-operating, rather than being adversaries.
Hope that helps!
This is what I wrote:
I was doing consensus and adversarial politics this morning when it occured to me that the Tories before Thatcher always did better when there was consensus politics and Labour did better when it was adversarial. Thatcher (adversarial) and Blair's New Labour (consensus) have both bucked this trend and held power. According to this week's Economist Cameron may well be embracing consensus politics just as the UK electorate are about to turn back to favouring adversarial.
Basically consensus is about agreeing on the need for a mousetrap, but claiming you can built it better, faster and cheaper - as well as catching more mice.
Adversial politics is when you claim that dogs not mice are the problem, housetraining not traps are the answer and that catching is a waste of time and an expensive one at that.
Seriously, consensus was really 1950 - 1970 and 1990 - present.
Adversial was 1970 - 1990 and also 1945 - 50.
Consensus will focus more on personality and presentation whereas adversial will focus more on issues and political beliefs.
(there's loads of pointed comments I could make, but I've done a 14 hour day and can't be bothered. Would certain politicans kindly beat themselves with sticks to save me the effort.)
I was doing consensus and adversarial politics this morning when it occured to me that the Tories before Thatcher always did better when there was consensus politics and Labour did better when it was adversarial. Thatcher (adversarial) and Blair's New Labour (consensus) have both bucked this trend and held power. According to this week's Economist Cameron may well be embracing consensus politics just as the UK electorate are about to turn back to favouring adversarial.
Basically consensus is about agreeing on the need for a mousetrap, but claiming you can built it better, faster and cheaper - as well as catching more mice.
Adversial politics is when you claim that dogs not mice are the problem, housetraining not traps are the answer and that catching is a waste of time and an expensive one at that.
Seriously, consensus was really 1950 - 1970 and 1990 - present.
Adversial was 1970 - 1990 and also 1945 - 50.
Consensus will focus more on personality and presentation whereas adversial will focus more on issues and political beliefs.
(there's loads of pointed comments I could make, but I've done a 14 hour day and can't be bothered. Would certain politicans kindly beat themselves with sticks to save me the effort.)
You just need to explain what each one is e.g. - consensus politics is when two or more major parties agree on most basic policies, whereas adversarial is the opposite. Describe them both in more detail, give examples and that's all you need to do to get the marks. I understand how the distinguish questions can be misleading when used in this context - I think really they should just say describe.
Ahh thank you soo much! Now that you've said that it really makes sense, i never thought of it like that before, i always got it into my head that i had to find like 3 differences between the two 
Its for a ten mark question, so if i do one para on adv politics with examples, another on consensus politics with examples and what shall i put in the last para?
Its for a ten mark question, so if i do one para on adv politics with examples, another on consensus politics with examples and what shall i put in the last para?
If it was me i'd probably use 4 paragraphs to seperate the two possible definitions for each term.
So I'd maybe start with the first definition that consensus politics "refers to a process whereby decision makers seek to find a wide level of general agreement within the political community before attempting to bring forward proposals." (That quote is just from my textbook, I couldn't remeber it without taking a look.) I'd say how this process can be formal or informal.
Then in the second paragraph i'd just say that consensus politics also refers to periods when there is little difference between the policies of competing parties, giving examples like you said. (basically your plans for the 1st paragraph)
Next paragraph I'd just go onto adversarial as the opposite of consensus and there is conflict over political isssues - with some examples.
And then in the 4th paragraph how it can also mean "a process where opposition parties adopt adversarial attitudes simply in order to force a government to justify it's policies."
Sorry that's so wordy but really i'd just split the paragraphs by one for each of the possible two definitions of adversarial and consensus politics! Obviously it's up to you how to lay it out though
So I'd maybe start with the first definition that consensus politics "refers to a process whereby decision makers seek to find a wide level of general agreement within the political community before attempting to bring forward proposals." (That quote is just from my textbook, I couldn't remeber it without taking a look.) I'd say how this process can be formal or informal.
Then in the second paragraph i'd just say that consensus politics also refers to periods when there is little difference between the policies of competing parties, giving examples like you said. (basically your plans for the 1st paragraph)
Next paragraph I'd just go onto adversarial as the opposite of consensus and there is conflict over political isssues - with some examples.
And then in the 4th paragraph how it can also mean "a process where opposition parties adopt adversarial attitudes simply in order to force a government to justify it's policies."
Sorry that's so wordy but really i'd just split the paragraphs by one for each of the possible two definitions of adversarial and consensus politics! Obviously it's up to you how to lay it out though
Hey, i was wondering if you could help me with this question please?
To what extent has the use of proportional electoral system changed UK politics?
I found 3 agruments to agree with the statement, such as:
1. They have allowed parties that have no representation in the H of Commons win seats elsewhere such as the Green Party which has 2 seats in the 2004 European elections
2. Proportional electoral systems have changed the nature of govt. as there are formations of coalitions, such as Wales and Northern Ireland.
3. Content of public policy has altered a wider range of pressures brough to the policy maing process such as Scoltand have different policies on tution fees.
But i can't think of any arguments against???
I was thinking maybe that proportional representation hasn't been introduced to the Westminister elections? Is that a point?
So just wondering if you've maybe done this question or come across it? Sorry to be a pain!
Thanks : )
To what extent has the use of proportional electoral system changed UK politics?
I found 3 agruments to agree with the statement, such as:
1. They have allowed parties that have no representation in the H of Commons win seats elsewhere such as the Green Party which has 2 seats in the 2004 European elections
2. Proportional electoral systems have changed the nature of govt. as there are formations of coalitions, such as Wales and Northern Ireland.
3. Content of public policy has altered a wider range of pressures brough to the policy maing process such as Scoltand have different policies on tution fees.
But i can't think of any arguments against???
I was thinking maybe that proportional representation hasn't been introduced to the Westminister elections? Is that a point?
So just wondering if you've maybe done this question or come across it? Sorry to be a pain!
Thanks : )
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