LLW Flashcards
Define the term democracy
A form of government in which power is givin to the people or the place.
What ways can a society be democratic?
An opportunity to voice your opinion or a chance to change leadership
What are two types of democracy
Representative democracy and Direct democracy
What are 2 types of elections
General elections and local elections
What is an example of a party system
A multi party system
What is a multi party system
When numerous political parties get to run for government positions
What are 3 different political parties in N.I.
DUP,TUV,UUP
What is parliament
A legislative party of government
How can young people participate in a democratic society
Young people can help by voting for someone or contributing to their local community
Key events in the troubles
.Bloody Sunday
.gfa 10th April 1988
.The battle of the bogside
What is justice
The quality of being fair and reasonable and the administration of the law or authority in maintaining this
What was a key feature of the gfa
Commitment to civil and political rights,cultural parity of esteem
What is lawfulness
The fact of being allowed or recognised by the law
What is the N.I. justice system
The N.I justice system works to prevent crime rehabilitate individuals and serve justice to those who committed offences
