Democracy 1 Flashcards
What does democracy literally mean
The rule of the people
What can people do in democracies
They can participate freely in elections where they vote political representatives
What can we choose from when we vote
Candidates from political parties
What rights do we have in a democracy
We can criticise the government without fear of punishment
Right to free speech
Join organisations
Free press
What are features of a dictatorship
Some all or all of rights are denied
Corruption
Too many restrictions
Give three rights and responsibilities that come with them
Receive an education - go to school, try in school
To protest against the government - do not break the law, try and protest peacefully by for example starting a petition
To express our views in speech, print and social media - be careful about what we say, respect others opinions
How often do we choose our government
Every 5 years
What type of democracy is the uk
A representative democracy
That means people are chosen to speak on our behalf
If you are allowed to vote what are you called
Electorate
What do you have to be to be able to vote
Over 18 and a British citizen
