Parliamentary democracy

Definition

A system in which people influence government through elected representatives in Parliament.

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Paper 2

The development of Parliament and parliamentary democracy is therefore more than a story about an institution becoming stronger. It also concerns who was represented and how far people could influence government. A stronger Parliament and a wider electorate are distinct developments.
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GCSE History · key term

A system in which people influence government through elected representatives in Parliament.

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Paper 2

The development of Parliament and parliamentary democracy is therefore more than a story about an institution becoming stronger. It also concerns who was represented and how far people could influence government. A stronger Parliament and a wider electorate are distinct developments.
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