unit 1 democracy

Question 1

referendum

Answer 1

popular vote on an issue of public policy

single issue
sporadic
simple question and answer
convention that referendums are on constitutional changes
supplements representative democracy w direct

Question 2

apathy

Answer 2

no interest in politics

Question 3

quorum

Answer 3

minimum number of people who’s presence is required for proper decisions to be made

Question 4

jury principle

Answer 4

that a randomly chosen group of people can express the views of the public

Question 5

constitutional democracy

Answer 5

democracy with in a constitutional framework that weakens governments power and protects minorities

Question 6

majoritarian democracy

Answer 6

based on majority rule

Question 7

when was the secret ballot introduced

Answer 7

1872

Question 8

deliberative democracy

Answer 8

democracy where public interest is decided through debate and discussion

Question 9

pluralist democracy

Answer 9

democracy through organised groups to articulate popular demand and ensure government is responsive

Question 10

initiative

Answer 10

using a petition for the public to call a referendum or force MPs to consider a legislative proposal

Question 11

spin

Answer 11

bias portrayal of events

to have a favourable response

Question 12

focus groups

Answer 12

devices of direct democracy

cross section of people who are used to gain insight into public views