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Why is it that the power of the Prime Minister is so subject to change and variation?

Firstly the power of the Prime Minister is largely dependent on the majority the party they lead, has in the House of Commons. Should a Prime Minister command a party with a large majority in the House of Co...
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Explain one argument in favour of lowering the voting age in the UK

Those who are in favour of lowering the voting age to 16 in the UK believe that through expanding suffrage (the right to vote in elections) it will help to increase the political engagement of young people. ...
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To what extent does the European Union suffer from a democratic deficit?

French rejection of the EU, Brexit and Dutch Euro-scepticism are all example of the decline in support for the EU in continental Europe, which was formerly the unions biggest supporters. Arguably, one of the...
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What is legitimacy and how is it gained?

Legitimacy is rightful authority. This means the right to assert power over other people. Legitimacy according to political thinker Max Weber has 3 sources:Traditional - this means that people see it somethi...
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To what extent is there disagreement on how effectively the constitution protects freedom (US politics a level)

conservatives define the word freedom in negative terms. e.g. non interference of big government, they believe that the constitution was designed to limit the size and power of the government. therefore it h...
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