Theme B: Democracy at work in the UK Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three main political parties
A
Labour, liberal democrat’s and conservatives
2
Q
Name some criteria an individual would have to meet to stand as a candidate
A
A british citizen
Over 18
3
Q
Name some things that mean you cannot stand as a candidate
A
Being a member of the police
A judge
Someone in prison
4
Q
What are the strengths of a representative democracy?
A
Every citizen can have a say in who represents them
5
Q
What are the strengths of a representative democracy?
A
Every citizen has a say in who presents them
6
Q
Name three sources of uncodified constitution in the uk
A
Legalisation
Conventions
Common law
7
Q
What is canvassing?
A
When people try to persuade others to vote for their party
8
Q
What are hustings?
A
A meeting where the candidates in an election speak to the voters
