Democracy + Participation

Question 1

What is a democracy

Answer 1

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives

Question 2

What are democracy values

Answer 2

Has values such as human rights, fundamental freedom, political equality and accountability

Question 3

What is an example of political equality examples

Answer 3

1 person is 1 vote, universal suffrage, everyone can run for office

Question 4

What are some accountability examples

Answer 4

Freedom of speech, free media, elections

Question 5

What are some accountability examples

Answer 5

Freedom of speech, free media, elections

Question 6

Describe UK elections

Answer 6

Fair(not rigged), secret ballot(prevents corruption), range of options to vote for

Question 7

State 4 positive examples of a direct democracy

Answer 7

• more authentic
• increasing participation
• more educated citizenry
• more legitimacy

Question 8

What are two negatives of a direct democracy

Answer 8

• if people get bored they may vote randomly
• finding a way for people to vote may be difficult depending on what platform is used

Question 9

State a negative of representative democracy

Answer 9

• don’t always hear what people have to say
• the people voted into government may abuse their power and become corrupt

Question 10

What are the positives of a represntiative democracy

Answer 10

• more informed
• more professional
• division of labour
• keeping controversial decisions away from public

Question 11

What is the main difference between a direct and representative democracy

Answer 11

People make decisions e.g. referendum but in a representatives democracy people chose(elect) representatives to take decisions.