Chapter 5: The opportunities and barriers - What are the barriers to participation in the democratic process?

Question 1

People who do not participate in voting give what why they do not participate?

Answer 1

People who do not participate in voting give a wide range of reasons why they do not participate

Question 2

Some attempts have been made to make what easier?

Answer 2

Some attempts have been made to make:
1. Voting
2. Registering to vote
easier

Question 3

Some attempts have been made to make voting and registering to vote easier, but many of the reasons why people do not participate in voting relate to what?

Answer 3

Some attempts have been made to make voting and registering to vote easier, but many of the reasons why people do not participate in voting relate to the:
1. Motivation
Or,
2. Interest
of the individual

Question 4

Some attempts have been made to make voting and registering to vote easier, but many of the reasons why people do not participate in voting relate to the motivation, or interest of the individual.
This was one of the reasons why Citizenship was introduced as a what?

Answer 4

This was one of the reasons why Citizenship was introduced as a compulsory national curriculum subject

Question 5

Some attempts have been made to make voting and registering to vote easier, but many of the reasons why people do not participate in voting relate to the motivation, or interest of the individual.
This was one of the reasons why Citizenship was introduced as a compulsory national curriculum subject, to introduce students to what?

Answer 5

This was one of the reasons why Citizenship was introduced as a compulsory national curriculum subject, to introduce students to the nature of participation in a democratic society

Question 6

Suggestions to increase voter participation and decrease voter apathy include what?

Answer 6

Suggestions to increase voter participation and decrease voter apathy include:

1. Compulsory voting
2. Lowering the voting age to 16
3. Allowing online voting

Question 7

It does appear that if people and especially young people are motivated about an issue, they will what?

Answer 7

It does appear that if:
1. People
2. Especially young people
are motivated about an issue, they will take part

Question 8

It does appear that if people and especially young people are motivated about an issue, they will take part.
The referendum on Scottish Independence in 2014 shows what?

Answer 8

The referendum on Scottish Independence in 2014 shows that, when:
1. People think their vote will make a difference
2. The issue they are voting about is clearly defined
,they are prepared to take part

Question 9

It does appear that if people and especially young people are motivated about an issue, they will take part.
The referendum on Scottish Independence in 2014 shows that, when people think their vote will make a difference and the issue they are voting about is clearly defined, they are prepared to take part.
In this referendum, 16 and 17 year olds were able to do what?

Answer 9

In this referendum:
1. 16
2. 17
year olds were able to vote

Question 10

It does appear that if people and especially young people are motivated about an issue, they will take part.
The referendum on Scottish Independence in 2014 shows that, when people think their vote will make a difference and the issue they are voting about is clearly defined, they are prepared to take part.
In this referendum, 16 and 17 year olds were able to vote and how many in that age group registered to vote?

Answer 10

In this referendum:

1. 16 and 17 year olds were able to vote
2. 109,000 in that age group registered to vote

Question 11

It does appear that if people and especially young people are motivated about an issue, they will take part.
The referendum on Scottish Independence in 2014 shows that, when people think their vote will make a difference and the issue they are voting about is clearly defined, they are prepared to take part.
In this referendum, 16 and 17 year olds were able to vote and 109,000 in that age group registered to vote.
Overall, the referendum turnout was what?

Answer 11

Overall, the referendum turnout was 84.6%

Question 12

People who do not participate in voting give a wide range of reasons why they do not participate.
1. Lack of what?

Answer 12

Lack of:
1. Interest
Or,
2. Apathy

Question 13

People who do not participate in voting give a wide range of reasons why they do not participate.
2. A belief that their vote, or participation will not do what?

Answer 13

A belief that their:
1. Vote
Or,
2. Participation
will not make a difference

Question 14

People who do not participate in voting give a wide range of reasons why they do not participate.
3. A lack of faith in what?

Answer 14

A lack of faith in:

1. Politicians
2. The political process

Question 15

People who do not participate in voting give a wide range of reasons why they do not participate.
4. A lack of information, or understanding about what?

Answer 15

A lack of:
1. Information
Or,
2. Understanding
about how to participate

Question 16

People who do not participate in voting give a wide range of reasons why they do not participate.
5. The issues are not what?

Answer 16

The issues are not important to them

Question 17

People who do not participate in voting give a wide range of reasons why they do not participate.
6. They lead what lives?

Answer 17

They lead busy lives