Forms of Democracy (Democracy and Participation)

Question 1

Liberal Democracy

Answer 1

The right to vote will be widespread and representatives will act in the interests of everyone in society. (UK)

Question 2

Majoritarian Democracy

Answer 2

The will or desires of the majority of the population are the prime considerations of the government. (UK)

Question 3

Parliamentary Democracy

Answer 3

Where parliament stands as the highest form of authority. The executive branch will be drawn from and accountable to the people’s representatives in parliament. (UK)

Question 4

Presidential Democracy

Answer 4

Where the executive will be elected separately from the legislative body and is therefore chosen by and directly accountable to the people. (USA)

Question 5

Direct Democracy

Answer 5

Refers to any occasion when the citizens are directly involved in the decision-making process. (Referendums)

Question 6

Representative Democracy

Answer 6

Where the people transfer power to make decisions to an elected representative. (MPs)

Question 7

Pluralist Democracy

Answer 7

Where there is competition between different groups who represent popular concerns to the government of the day.