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Politics and Global Affairs
Quick questions on Democracy and alternative systems explained: H1 General Paper
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What is the strengths of democracy?Show answer
Democracy's case is principled and practical:
What is separate good governance from the model?Show answer
The decisive move is to distinguish the system from the outcome. The real goal is good governance: rule of law, competence, accountability and responsiveness to citizens. Democracy is the most defensible route to these in principle, because of its accountability and legitimacy, but it does not guarantee them, and some of them can be approached by other means. Framing answers around good governance, rather than around "democracy versus the rest", produces a more sophisticated, context-sensitive judgement.
What are vague examples?Show answer
"Many countries are democracies" evidences little. Use specific contrasts and a concrete governance model.
What is q1?Show answer
Identify two strengths of democracy as a system of government. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain one weakness that electoral cycles can create. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why it helps to distinguish "good governance" from "democracy" in this debate. [3 marks]
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