Features of a democracy Flashcards
What are the three key features of a democracy?
Regular and Free elections
Ability to criticise the government
Protest peacefully
Artists and comedians can criticise and ridicule the FM in the media without fear?
True
There have been numerous high profile protests and marches in Scotland about what?
The ongoing Palestine/Hamas conflict.
What elections have taken place that people in Scotland have been able to vote in?
General Election 2019
Scottish Parliament Election 2021
EU referendum 2016
What does a ‘free’ election mean?
People can vote for who the want without interference or corruption.
Why is it important that elections are held on a regular basis?
So that if the electorate lose faith in the government they can be replaced.
The media is allowed to lie in a democracy.
False
Under freedom of expression, people in Scotland can criticise the King?
True
Protests can break the law in order to force the government and public into supporting their cause.
False
millions of people over the age of 16 voted in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections which decided the SNP were to run the country?
True
During and after COVID-19 what were the public and media like about former FM Nicola Sturgeon?
They were both supportive and critical of her decisions but they could do this without fear of punishment.
