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Active citizenship Flashcards

1
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What are two barriers to citizen participation?

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Any 2 from:
-lack of interest or apathy
-a belief participation will not make a difference
-lack of faith in politicians and the political process
-lack of information or knowledge of how to participate
-lack of time/ unable to access polling stations

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How can citizens participate in the democratic process?

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-voting
-contacting elected members like councillors, PCCs, local MPs
-standing for election
-using e-democracy formats such as online petitions

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What other opportunities are there for citizen participation?

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-joining pressure groups or interest groups
-supporting campaigns via social media
-using the judicial review process to challenge decisions made by public bodies

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How could voter participation be increased?

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-compulsory voting
-lowering voting age to 16
-allowing online voting

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What is a petition?

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Collection of signatures indicating support of a statement or view

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What is leafleting?

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distributing materials that support a particular point of view

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What is lobbying?

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Making your views known to those whose opinions you wish to change. The specific term relates to citizens approaching their MP to raise an issue

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What is boycotting?

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Deciding not to purchase certain good or services because of a particular cause

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What are demonstrations?

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Public displays to support an issue. Range from small groups to mass marches and rallies

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How may citizens use the media to promote a cause?

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Staging events and protests to attract media attention and publicity

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How can celebrities be used in a campaign?

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To help causes gain media attention and increase support

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What is advocacy?

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An action which speaks in favour for, recommends, argues for a cause, supports or defends, or pleads on behalf of others

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What are public services?

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State service providers at local and national levels
e.g. NHS, schools, social services, libraries

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What are pressure groups

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People who work together and campaign on a specific issue to bring about change or maintain the current situation

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What is a single-cause pressure group?

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Focus on a single issue

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What is a multi-cause pressure group?

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Groups which campaign on a range of issues e.g. Women’s institute

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What is a protective pressure group?

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Seek to protect the interest of their members e.g. British Medical Association

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What is a promotional pressure group?

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Promote their views on a particular topic e.g. Greenpeace

19
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What does it mean if a pressure group has an insider status?

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The group is able to discuss with, meet and is consulted by those it wishes to influence

20
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What is a trade union?

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Organisations that represent groups of workers in terms of pay and conditions. Members from the same job sector pay to join

21
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Give 3 examples of trade unions

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NEU, National Union of rail, maritime and transport workers, British medical association, Royal college of nursing, UNISON

22
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What is the definition of a charity?

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Organisations given legal status and sometimes government taxation benefits to represent an otherwise underrepresented section of society

23
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Give 2 examples of charities

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NSPCC,RSPCA, cancer research UK, British heart foundation, Battersea cats and dogs, WWF, royal British legion

24
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What are the characteristics of voluntary groups?

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-May or may not be registered charities
-involve people working individually or collectively to provide service to others
-local or national
-promote service or assistance they provide

25
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Grenfell tower fire case study:
How did citizens call on the government to act?

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-established groups such as the Grenfell Tower Action Group and Grenfell United
-criticised Government for material used for cladding, whether building regulations were adequate and on emergency service response

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Case study: how did citizens support victims of the fire?

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-Offering help, food, accommodation and support
-campaigning

27
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Case study: What were the results of citizen action ?

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-government set up public inquiry which lasted 5 years and included more than 300 public hearings
-government have invested in fire-safety measures for high-rise buildings

28
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How can those who wish to bring about change use the media?

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-organising demonstrations or high-profile actions
(e.g. 2003 Stop the War Coalition organised in London against UK involvement in the Iraq war , largest demonstration ever in London with around 2.3 million participating, Extinction rebellion and Just stop oil )
-using a celebrity figurehead
(e.g. Jamie Oliver’s healthy school meals campaign and Marcus Rashford’s free school meals campaign)
-working within the media
(e.g. partnership between WWF and Sky News to promote the Sky Ocean Rescue Campaign)

29
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In addition, consider the advantages and disadvantages of each citizen action.

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e.g. an advantage of campaigning is that you are directly involved but a disadvantage is that campaigning can move to illegal forms

30
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What is a disadvantage of joining a political party?

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By joining you are governed by the rules of the party, so you would not have total freedom

31
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What is an advantage of standing for election?

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-you have core voters who will likely vote for you as a party member
-if you’re independent, it is more difficult to be elected but you can speak and vote as you wish

32
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What is a disadvantage of lobbying?

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Organised campaign lobbying can be less effective than individuals lobbying who are directly impacted by the issue

33
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What is an advantage of petitions?

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-Collecting large numbers of signatures clearly shows the level of public support
-easy to organise and low cost

34
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What is a disadvantage of joining a demonstration?

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If a demonstration gets out of hand, disruption and violence can occur
Risk of danger, injury and/or arrest

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