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> The meaning of ‘democracy’.

> The extent of democracy in the UK.

> The functions of elections.

> The types of election in the UK.

> The electoral systems in use in the UK.

> The key features of the ‘first-past-the-post’ electoral system.

> The advantages and disadvantages of FPTP.

> The main alternatives to FPTP.

> The debate on electoral reform in the UK.

> The arguments for and against the use of referendums.