1. Key Question 2: Does Democracy Work? Revision

2. Democracy The word come from the Greek words demos meaning ‘ the people ’. Kratos meaning ‘rule’ Therefore Democracy means ‘Rule for the people by the people ’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuY-DVsU4BY

3. Types of Democracy There are different forms of Democracy: Direct - People make decisions for themselves Representative democracy - Politicians make these decisions on our behalf.

4. Definition of Democracy “A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them.” (Kid.net au) “Parliamentary democracy, democratic form of government in which the party ( or coalition of parties) with the greatest representation in the parliament forms the government It’s leader becoming the prime minister. The parties in the minority serve in opposition to the majority and have a duty to challenge it regularly.” (britannica.com)

5. A government ruled by a king, queen, emperor or empress. Monarchy

6. A country ruled by a single leader. The leader has not been elected and may use force to keep control. Dictatorship

7. Government by a single person having unlimited power; despotism (domination through threat of punishment and violence). Autocracy

8. The government owns property such as businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare. Communism

9. A situation where there is no government. Anarchy

10. The ruling group that forms when a government is overthrown by force. Revolutionary

11. A government in which a few people such as a dominant clan or clique have power. Oligarchy

12.  country with only one political party  People are forced to do what the government tells them and may also be prevented from leaving the country. Totalitarian

13. UK case study- Political Parties

14. Political Parties The Conservative Party is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism. It believes in the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity The Liberal Democrats are a social liberal political party in the United Kingdom. Formed in 1988 by a merger of the Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party. The Liberal Democrats support social liberalism, constitutional and electoral reform, progressive taxation and civil liberties

15. Political Parties The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist political party in the United Kingdom. The Labour Party is a member of the Socialist International. social justice strong community and strong values reward for hard work decency rights matched by responsibilities UK Independence party – Rights Wing party. Founded in 1993 Principles: Against Britain's membership in the EU; Anti-immigration; Skeptical of climates change; Anti- Gay Marriage; Opposed to multiculturalism; it would like to bring back smoking in pubs; would like to end ‘political correctness.’ A call to brining back ‘British values’

16. UKIP UK Independence party – Rights Wing party. Founded in 1993 Principles: Against Britain's membership in the EU; Anti-immigration; Skeptical of climates change; Anti- Gay Marriage; Opposed to multiculturalism; it would like to bring back smoking in pubs; would like to end ‘political correctness.’ A call to brining back ‘British values’ LEADER: Nigel Farage

17. Central government. It looks after national matters, such as health, defence, foreign policy and the environment. is responsible for the welfare of all citizens and protects the most vulnerable in our society

18. Local government is responsible for: Roads and Transport Education Housing Policing The Fire Service Waste Disposal/Street Cleaning

19. Who are the suffragettes and why are they important?

20. What is a Suffragette? A suffragette is a woman who fought for the right to vote in political elections. The Suffragette movement happened in the late 19 th Century to the early 20 th Century.

21. What started the Suffragette Movement? I n the 19 th Century, woman had very little rights. They had to look after their home and care for their children whilst their husbands were at work. Women could not: Vote Fight in the war Keep the money she earned Go to university Wear trousers!

22. Women had fought for the right to vote before. However, these attempts had failed . But this time, it was different.

23. Why is Emmeline Pankhurst so important? She became angry about women’s lack of rights. With her two daughters, she formed the Women’s Social and Political Union in 1903. This became a very popular group and gained thousands of members. She wasn’t afraid to use violence to get her way!

24. The Suffragette were violent? Really? Yes! The Suffragettes were determined and used a number of violent methods to get their demands listened to. What kind of things do you think they did?

25. They burned down Churches if they didn’t support women’s rights!

26. They broke the all shop windows in Oxford Street and vandalized buildings.

27. United Nations

28. 24th October 1945 Originally 45 members now 193 Meet in General Assembly Makes non binding ‘resolutions’ The senior official is Ban Ki Moon Headquarters are in New York FOUNDED When and why was the UN founded?

29. The goals of the United Nations 1.To keep world peace 2.To help countries get along 3.To improve living conditions for people all over the world 4.To make the world a better place.

30. THE FIVE PERMANENT MEMBERS OF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL THE USA, CHINA, RUSSIA, FRANCE AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

31. Central Principles of Democracy 1.CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 2.EQUALITY 3.POLITICAL TOLERANCE 4.ACCOUNTABILITY 5.TRANSPARENCY 6.REGULAR FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS 7.ECONOMIC FREEDOM 8.CONTROL OF THE ABUSE OF POWER 9.BILL OF RIGHTS 10.ACCEPTING THE RESULTS OF ELECTIONS 11.HUMAN RIGHTS 12.MULTI PARTY SYSTEM 13.RULE OF LAW