Democracy and Participation Flashcards
What is democracy?
Rule by the people.
Define direct democracy.
Citizens directly make decisions.
What is representative democracy?
Elected officials make decisions.
What is a referendum?
Direct vote on specific issue.
What is pluralism?
Multiple groups influence policy.
What is a political party?
Organized group seeking power.
What is a pressure group?
Group influencing government policy.
What is the role of parliament?
Make laws and scrutinize government.
What is voter apathy?
Lack of interest in voting.
What is electoral participation?
Engagement in voting processes.
What is civil society?
Voluntary organizations outside government.
What is a lobby group?
Influences political decision-making.
What is an interest group?
Group promoting specific interests.
What is a manifesto?
Party’s proposed policies and goals.
What is political socialization?
Process of developing political beliefs.
What is a political mandate?
Authority to implement policies.
What is a general election?
Election for selecting MPs.
What is the franchise?
Right to vote in elections.
What is voter turnout?
Percentage of eligible voters voting.
What is an election campaign?
Efforts to influence voter choice.
What is proportional representation?
Electoral system reflecting votes proportionally.
What is a majority?
More than half of votes.
What is the first-past-the-post system?
Plurality system of voting.
What is a coalition government?
Parties forming joint administration.
What is party discipline?
Obligation to support party policies.
What is political accountability?
Government answering to the people.
What is political legitimacy?
Right to rule based on consent.
What is a hung parliament?
No party gains a majority.
What is electoral fraud?
Illegal interference with elections.
What is a swing voter?
Voter who changes political allegiance.
What is a safe seat?
District unlikely to change party.
What is tactical voting?
Voting to prevent undesirable outcome.
