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Does the UK suffer from a participation crisis?

Define what a participation crisis is and why it is important;A lack in public engagement in politics, this can include a lack of voting in general elections, membership in pressure groups decreasing, or les...
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of representative democracy?

Representative democracy allows for complex decisions to be made by a small, educated elected group at an efficient pace making it the only practical democratic system in a modern state. It also allows for t...
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Distinguish between external sovereignty and internal sovereignty

Sovereignty is the principle of supreme and unquestionable authority, reflected in the claim by the state to be the sole author of laws within its territory. Definition of external vs. internal sovereignty I...
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How would I structure and answer a 30 marks essay question, for example, 'Evaluate the extent to which the increased use of referendums would improve democracy in the UK'

Firstly, it is important to have a clear and logical structure that can be applied to any 30 mark question on this course. The structure I would recommend should include an introduction, 3 points on either s...
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Examine the workings of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

The ICC and the ICJ share some logistical/organisational similarities. Both are based in The Hague, Netherlands, and they are both permanent judicial organs of the UN; the ICJ is the more main EU court howev...
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