1. Democracy and participation definitions

Question 1

legitimacy

Answer 1

the rightful use of power based on agreed-upon standards

Question 2

direct democracy

Answer 2

citizens directly participate in decision making, rather than through elected representatives.

Question 3

representative democracy

Answer 3

citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf and to represent their interests in government.

Question 4

pluralist democracy

Answer 4

a form of democracy that values diversity and ensures that all groups have a say in the decision-making process.

Question 5

democratic deficit

Answer 5

a lack of democratic accountability and participation

Question 6

participation crisis

Answer 6

decline in the level of participation by citizens in democratic processes, such as voting, political activism, or civic engagement.

Question 7

franchise/ suffrage

Answer 7

the right to vote in political elections

Question 8

think tanks

Answer 8

organisations or institutions that research and analyse public policy issues

Question 9

lobbyists

Answer 9

individuals or organisations that work to influence decision makers to support policies or interests