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Evaluate the extent to which political parties should be state funded (yes)
1. Big donations don't control policy Vs. Corruption will decline
2. State funding can be biased Vs. break two party dominance
3. Taxes are undemocratic Vs. Increase political participation
4. Parties campaigning all constituencies to gain money Vs. better time management and focus on
policies
To what extent does the UK have a two party system? Yes
1. Coalition Vs. Usually, one of two parties form the government
2. Parties not in government can still influence policy Vs. Weak majorities still control the agenda
3. Parties can influence the people Vs. popularity doesn't determine power or party system
4. Devolved institutions have multiparty systems Vs. Parliamentary sovereignty is what matters
Evaluate the extent to which the UK needs to expand its franchise
1. Those affected should have a say (students and tuition or prisoners). Vs. This would avoid violent
ways ppl express (student riots)
2. Lack of understanding of how society works (prisoners) Vs. Increase political participation of
neglected groups
3. They're vote is influenced by others (16y/o) Vs. Increase representativeness and legitimacy (16 in
Scottish referendum)
4. Younger groups won't participate as they already have a low turnout Vs. protect minorities voices
Four ways to evaluate democracies
1. Encourage participation
2. Protects minorities
3. Spreads power - pluralism
4. Holds government accountable
5. Free speech
6. Independent judiciary
Evaluate the extent to which economic globalisation has been effective
1. Developed countries (China) Vs. Increased inequalities (factory Asia)
, 2. Reduced Poverty (decline of absolute poverty) Vs. This is thanks to national efforts (China and India)
3. Created jobs (employment rate in Asia) Vs. TNCs abuse (Rana Plaza)
4. Washington consensus opened trade (IMF structural adjustment in Colombia) Vs. Washington
consensus is not adequate for certain countries (Tanzania)
Evaluate the extent to which UK democracy is in deficit
1. Unrepresented minorities Vs. Equality Act 2010
2. Unproportionate elections Vs. Excluding extremists parties or strong government
3. Lack of political participation (turnout) Vs. Shift to modern politics (referendum)
4. Asymmetric devolution undermines pluralism Vs. Greater connection to gov with devolved
governments
Evaluate the extent to which NATO s still relevant and useful
1. More political integration Vs. Divisions on defense budget (U.S. dominance)
2. Adaptability to new security issues (Eastern Europe) Vs. This is not enough to control threats of
security
3. Prevents conflict (Art. V) Vs. Created instability in Eastern Europe (Russia's reaction)
Evaluate the extent to which small parties are increasing in influence (NO)
1. SNP influenced devolution VS. SNP couldn't stop Brexit
2. SNP influence independence referendum Vs. SNP lost referendum
3. DUP had a deal with the conservatives Vs. DUP had no say in legal gay marriage
4. Green party has unity Vs. They lack organisation to grow supporters
To what extent is the current Conservative party One-Nation (YES)
1. Green policies seem superficial Vs. UK plastic exports
2. Minimal state intervention in economy and companies Vs. Paternalism with taxes
3. Nationalism and Brexit Vs. More participation as leader in international relations (hosting G7)
4. Lockdown mild-authoritarianism Vs. Furlough scheme is paternalistic
Evaluate the extent to which political parties should be state funded (yes)
1. Big donations don't control policy Vs. Corruption will decline
2. State funding can be biased Vs. break two party dominance
3. Taxes are undemocratic Vs. Increase political participation
4. Parties campaigning all constituencies to gain money Vs. better time management and focus on
policies
To what extent does the UK have a two party system? Yes
1. Coalition Vs. Usually, one of two parties form the government
2. Parties not in government can still influence policy Vs. Weak majorities still control the agenda
3. Parties can influence the people Vs. popularity doesn't determine power or party system
4. Devolved institutions have multiparty systems Vs. Parliamentary sovereignty is what matters
Evaluate the extent to which the UK needs to expand its franchise
1. Those affected should have a say (students and tuition or prisoners). Vs. This would avoid violent
ways ppl express (student riots)
2. Lack of understanding of how society works (prisoners) Vs. Increase political participation of
neglected groups
3. They're vote is influenced by others (16y/o) Vs. Increase representativeness and legitimacy (16 in
Scottish referendum)
4. Younger groups won't participate as they already have a low turnout Vs. protect minorities voices
Four ways to evaluate democracies
1. Encourage participation
2. Protects minorities
3. Spreads power - pluralism
4. Holds government accountable
5. Free speech
6. Independent judiciary
Evaluate the extent to which economic globalisation has been effective
1. Developed countries (China) Vs. Increased inequalities (factory Asia)
, 2. Reduced Poverty (decline of absolute poverty) Vs. This is thanks to national efforts (China and India)
3. Created jobs (employment rate in Asia) Vs. TNCs abuse (Rana Plaza)
4. Washington consensus opened trade (IMF structural adjustment in Colombia) Vs. Washington
consensus is not adequate for certain countries (Tanzania)
Evaluate the extent to which UK democracy is in deficit
1. Unrepresented minorities Vs. Equality Act 2010
2. Unproportionate elections Vs. Excluding extremists parties or strong government
3. Lack of political participation (turnout) Vs. Shift to modern politics (referendum)
4. Asymmetric devolution undermines pluralism Vs. Greater connection to gov with devolved
governments
Evaluate the extent to which NATO s still relevant and useful
1. More political integration Vs. Divisions on defense budget (U.S. dominance)
2. Adaptability to new security issues (Eastern Europe) Vs. This is not enough to control threats of
security
3. Prevents conflict (Art. V) Vs. Created instability in Eastern Europe (Russia's reaction)
Evaluate the extent to which small parties are increasing in influence (NO)
1. SNP influenced devolution VS. SNP couldn't stop Brexit
2. SNP influence independence referendum Vs. SNP lost referendum
3. DUP had a deal with the conservatives Vs. DUP had no say in legal gay marriage
4. Green party has unity Vs. They lack organisation to grow supporters
To what extent is the current Conservative party One-Nation (YES)
1. Green policies seem superficial Vs. UK plastic exports
2. Minimal state intervention in economy and companies Vs. Paternalism with taxes
3. Nationalism and Brexit Vs. More participation as leader in international relations (hosting G7)
4. Lockdown mild-authoritarianism Vs. Furlough scheme is paternalistic
