Representative Democracy Flashcards
1
Q
What is Representative Democracy
A
Citizens vote for an individual to represent them in the making of laws and poltical decisions
2
Q
Examples of Representative Democracy
A
UK
3
Q
Members of Parliament
A
650 Mp’s
Act on the behalf of their constituents
4
Q
UK General Elections
A
- Happen every 5 years
- An election can be held earlier only if a vote of no confidence is passed
- 2019 Election Dec 2019
Conservatives won the popular vote 43.6%