Political Participation Flashcards
1
Q
What is Democracy?
A
“people power - the ability of ‘the average person’ to influence political decisions”
2
Q
What is direct democracy?
A
When the general population votes on big decisions by themselves en masse e.g. referenda.
3
Q
What is representative democracy?
A
When officials are elected and/or vote on behalf of their constituents.
4
Q
What are some main forms of political participation?
A
- Voting
- Referendums
- Pressure group membership
- Political discussion
- Political violence
