Democracy and participation

Question 1

What is anti-politics?

Answer 1

A rejection of, and/or alienation from, conventional politicians and political processes.

Question 2

Name 4 ideas that enhance edmocracy

Answer 2

1) Referendums and other forms of direct participation
2) Lowering the voting age
3) Compulsory voting
4) Digital democracy

Question 3

What is direct democracy

Answer 3

A style of democracy where the people make important political decision or are consulted before key decision are made

Question 4

Feature of representative democracy in popular participation

Answer 4

Popular participation is

indirect, mediated and limited (in gov.)

Question 5

What is constitutional democracy?

Answer 5

A form of democracy that operates within a clear constitutional framework that both disperse government power and protects minorities and individuals

Question 6

What is majoritarian democracy

Answer 6

A form of democracy that is based on the principle of majority rule and emphasizes the general or collective interestes of society rather than particular interests.