PSC 1001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Limited Government, Identity Politics, Chartism
Document Summary
Institutional longevity age of institutions gives them a solidarity and seriousness that provides a large obstacle to any government wishing to alter them politicians loath to violate tradition of limited government. Oppositionalism parliamentary debate forces government to publicly defend positions concentrates accountability for policy with the government and gives voters a clear alternative to the government. Pm"s questions: weekly occurrence while parliament is in session during which pms must face questions on policy from opposition and own party both parties must compete to win middle class which is relatively uncommitted. Britain"s regions limits on power from governments in scotland, wales, and northern ireland regional authorities can legislate in all matters outside foreign affairs, migration, internal security, and national taxation. Ex: limits autonomous control over trade policy decisions about tariff and subsidy levels laws governing economic and increasingly, civil, political, and social rights across europe. Liberals: free trade, enfranchisement of urban middle classes, minimal government involvement in business and industry.
