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What tensions exist within Liberal Democracy?

Liberal democracy is defined as a democratic system of government in which individual rights and freedoms are officially recognized and protected, and the exercise of political power is limited by the rule o...
MS
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What are pressure groups and is it accurate to say that they are elitist?

Pressure groups in the UK and the US are bodies of activists who campaign on and seek to influence areas of government policy which they have a common interest in. An example of a UK pressure group would be ...
JM
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What are collective responsibility and Individual Ministerial Responsibility? and how are they different?

Collective Responsibility applies to all Ministers and is designed to ensure government unity - all ministers have to follow cabinet decisions. Therefore, if a minister cannot abide by a cabinet decision the...
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How does a bill become a law in the UK?

A bill becomes a law once it is given royal assent by the Queen, and it has to be passed through a number of steps in order to do this. The UK government has two legislative chambers, the House of Lords and ...
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In relation to UK politics, explain what is meant by the term the 'New Right'. [5 marks]

The New Right derives from more right-wing politics across the globe which was born during the 1980s. Margret Thatcher is known as the principal leader of the New Right movement in the UK who advocated its a...
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