Politics paper one

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    • What is the main topic of the video by Ollie?
      Suffrage and democracy in UK politics
    • What does the video aim to provide for students?
      Knowledge, examples, and analysis for essays
    • What are the two parts of the democracy and participation topic covered in the video?
      Current systems of democracy and suffrage debates
    • What key questions does the video suggest might come up in exams?
      Questions about participation crisis and reforms
    • What are the two types of democracy discussed in the video?
      Direct democracy and representative democracy
    • How does representative democracy function in the UK?
      People elect representatives to act on their behalf
    • What is a key difference between representatives and delegates in representative democracy?
      Representatives exercise their own judgment
    • What is direct democracy?
      Individuals vote on laws themselves
    • Where did direct democracy originate?
      Athens, Greece
    • What is a modern example of direct democracy in the UK?
      Referendums like Brexit and Scottish independence
    • How does the recall of MPs Act relate to direct democracy?
      It allows voters to petition for a by-election
    • What is the role of Switzerland in direct democracy?
      Holds around 10 referendums each year
    • What conflict arises from direct democracy in the UK?
      Conflicts with parliamentary sovereignty
    • What was the public's stance in the Brexit referendum compared to MPs?
      Public supported leave, MPs mostly supported remain
    • What is pluralist democracy?
      Government decisions result from competing ideas
    • What is legitimacy in the context of democracy?
      Legal right to exercise power
    • What are the two perspectives on democracy discussed in the video?
      Protective and developmental perspectives
    • What does the protective perspective on democracy emphasize?
      Protection of individual freedom over mass participation
    • What does the developmental perspective on democracy advocate?
      Active citizen engagement for a healthy democracy
    • What are the similarities between direct and representative democracy?
      Both implement the will of the people
    • How do citizens participate in representative democracy?
      By voting for representatives who align with their views
    • What is a key difference in accountability between direct and representative democracy?
      Representatives can be held accountable by voters
    • What is a disadvantage of direct democracy?
      It can be impractical in large populations
    • What is an advantage of direct democracy?
      It gives equal weight to all votes
    • How does direct democracy minimize corruption?
      Removes the need for trusted representatives
    • What is a disadvantage of representative democracy?
      It can lead to underrepresentation of minorities
    • How does representative democracy handle complex decisions?
      Through elected professional politicians
    • What is the impact of electoral systems on representative democracy?
      They can create unequal value of votes
    • What role do pressure groups play in pluralist democracy?
      They represent diverse interests and influence decisions
    • What is the significance of petitions in representative democracy?
      They allow public views to influence representatives
    • How does the majority rule affect minority rights in direct democracy?
      Minorities may be neglected by majority decisions
    • What is the relationship between direct democracy and representative democracy?
      Direct democracy complements representative democracy
    • What is the role of political parties in representative democracy?
      They provide candidates for voters to choose
    • How does the electoral system impact voter turnout?
      It can affect how citizens engage with politics
    • What is the significance of the suffragists and suffragettes movements?
      They fought for women's right to vote
    • What are potential reforms to suffrage mentioned in the video?
      Votes at 16, digital democracy, compulsory voting
    • What arguments exist for and against allowing prisoners to vote?
      Debates on rights and rehabilitation
    • What resources does the Politics Explained website offer?
      Tutoring, free and paid resources for politics
    • How can students improve their essays according to the video?
      By using knowledge learned later in the course
    • What is the importance of essay plans for exam preparation?
      They help organize thoughts for specific questions
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