Democracy And Participation

Question 1

Legitimacy

Answer 1

Rightful use of power like govts right to rule following an election

Question 2

Direct democracy

Answer 2

Individuals express opinions and not through representatives on their behalf. This type of democracy emerged from Athens and can be seen today in representatives.

Question 3

Representative democracy

Answer 3

Modern form of democracy where people select individuals to act on their behalf in political choices.

Question 4

Pluralist democracy

Answer 4

Political system is a political characterised by the distribution of power among various groups and organisations representing diverse views and interests. Leads to more inclusive and representative decision-making processes.

Question 5

Democratic deficit

Answer 5

Flaw in democratic process where legitimacy lacks due to insufficient democratic input or subject to accountability.

Question 6

Participation crisis

Answer 6

Lack of engagement from the electorate who chose not to vote or join in with politics.

Question 7

Franchise/suffrage

Answer 7

Ability or right to vote in public elections. Suffragettes = women campaigning for right to vote on same terms of men.

Question 8

Think tanks

Answer 8

Experts collectively focus of specific topics to investigate and offer solutions to complicated economic, social and political issues.

Question 9

Lobbyists

Answer 9

Paid by clients to try and influence govt or MPs and HOL members to act in clients interest particularly when legislation is under consideration.