PO101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Multiple Choice
23 Nov 2017
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Multiple choice: passive euthanasia: e - involves withdrawal of life saving or life extending measures. (mercy killing is active euthanasia, in a parliamentary democracy, the role of the courts is: e- none of the above. Political parties they aggregate diverse ideas and interests. Groups of people with roughly similar values and political aims that: Seeks to gain power, control government and policy making. Provide voters with choice, by offering them different bundles of values/interests ideas into policies. Broad agreement on role of government, need to care for the poor, importance of equality, environment and social justice. Candidates separated more by style than ideology. Explanation for low voter turnout, especially among youth. Consist of the interactions of parties with each other and the overall political system. What are one of the things that would encourage a higher number of parties in a political system (possible exam) Support popular sovereignty by mobilizing participation, recruiting leaders, keeping government accountable.
