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What exactly is a democratic deficit?

A democratic deficit is a great big gaping hole where public engagement with political processes should be. This means any area where citizens like you and me should have a say but don't. Since the UK is a d...
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What is a 'convention' in UK politics?

Conventions are one of the sources of the UK constitution. They are effectively unwritten rules which regulate the conduct of government. An example is the Salisbury Convention, under which the House of Lord...
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Explain the key features of the liberal approach to global politics. (15 Marks)

The liberal approach to global politics involves a belief in cooperation between nation-states in order to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. In contrast to realist and neo-realist theory, liberal theoris...
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The question has asked me to ‘discuss’ a statement. How do I write a good answer?

Many students struggle with questions that ask for a statement to be ‘discussed’. What does the question mean? What am I being asked to do? It’s not always clear. However, if you remember a few golden rules ...
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How many quotes and statistics should I have in the essay

The most important part is making use of the quotes/stats/facts. If you are putting them in without any evaluation then they are wasted they won't have any worth. Your time is precious in the exam so only pu...
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