Democracy
The Growth of Democracy
In 1850, Britain was an undemocratic country. At this time the
Electoral system divided Boroughs and Counties. Voting qualifications
were different in boroughs and constituencies. The vote was only
given to men over the age of 21 providing their property was valued
at £10 or more, or land was more than £2 per year in rent. Seats were
distributed unequally and traditional ruling families usually formed the
Cabinet. Furthermore, bribery and corruption were widespread and
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…would democracy not mean a Freedom of Information Act? It
seems undemocratic for so much Government Secrecy to exist.
As shown, Britain had made vast progress to becoming a democracy
between 1850 and 1918, but limitations of each individual act
decreased the level of democracy, which was slowly rising in the
Political System. In order for Britain to be democratic, all involved had
to find a common ground and a great desire for equality and Universal
Suffrage.
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