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20 Cards in this Set
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Legitimacy
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The right to govern/make laws. Will be enforced and is likely to be obeyed by the people.
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How can a government be considered legitimate?
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By being widely recognised (UK govt vs Kosovo), by being seen as having a right to exercise power, holding elections.
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How could it be argued that the UK govt lacks legitimacy?
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Elected on a minority of the national vote; the 2010 coalition does not have a clear mandate to govern.
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Power
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The ability of an individual or body to force others to do something they might not otherwise do.
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Levels of power
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Coercion (force, often physical), Political Power (use of rewards/sanctions, legal authority and persuasion), Influence (being able to affect how others act or think, no force involved)
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Authority
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Like legitimacy, means the 'right to exercise power'.
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3 sources where authority derives from.
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Tradition (because power has been exercised for a long time and has been accepted for many years), Election (power may be exercised if an individual or party has been elected), Charisma (a person develops authority through the force of their personality and their ability to inspire a following.
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Consent
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Refers to evidence that people consent to be governed in a particular way and/or by a particular government.
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How can consent be conferred?
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Free elections, Good election turnouts, Lack of popular dissent, Clear demonstrations of support by the government, an explicit referendum to adopt a particular constitution.
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What rights should a citizen enjoy?
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The right to vote, the right to stand for office, to be granted a fair trial, equal treatment by the law, to be guaranteed justice.
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What civil liberties does citizenship imply?
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Freedom of expression, movement, thought and association.
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What duties/obligations does citizenship imply?
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To obey the law, to pay taxes, possibly to defend the country.
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Democracy
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Any system of government where the people have access to independent information and can influence the government. Also suggests government accountability.
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What are the two main forms of democracy?
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Direct and Representative.
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What are some features of a modern democracy?
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Peaceful transition of power, free and regular elections, open access to independent information, government should be accountable, toleration of various beliefs, all equal under the law.
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Direct democracy
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People make decisions themselves, are directly consulted on Political issues, people may take the initiative in creating Political change.
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Representative democracy
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The people are represented and do not make decisions themselves - power is delegated.
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What is Burkean representation?
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States that elected representatives should follow their own judgement rather than passively following the wishes of those they represent.
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Delegation
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The idea that a representative should follow the wishes of those who elected them very closely.
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Party Representation
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Means that if a representative is a member of a party, they should support and vote along party lines.
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