Explain the main features of the UK democracy
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- Explain the main features of the UK's democratic system
- Multi-level government where policies can in theory at least be developed and implemented by those best placed to understand the needs of the people e.g. subsidiarity
- A system of free and fair elections, incorporating a wide franchise and operating under a secret ballot
- The protection of basic rights and liberties under the rule of law
- The existence of a wide range of political parties and pressure groups, providing numerous avenues for political participation and representation
- Peaceful transition of power from one government to the next
- There are free, fair, regular elections
- People have open access to independent information, including free press and other media
- Government should be accountable to the people and representative institutions
- High degree of freedom for individuals and groups
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