Direct democracy and representative democracy (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is direct democracy?
What is direct democracy?
Citizens express opinions themselves
What is representative democracy?
What is representative democracy?
Individual selects person to act for them
What are referendums in direct democracy?
What are referendums in direct democracy?
Public vote on a proposed measure
Can referendums be binding or advisory?
Can referendums be binding or advisory?
Either binding or advisory
What is a recall in direct democracy?
What is a recall in direct democracy?
Removing elected officials from office
How many intermediaries exist in direct democracy?
How many intermediaries exist in direct democracy?
Minimal or no intermediary
What issue can arise from majoritarian rule?
What issue can arise from majoritarian rule?
Marginalization of minority groups
What % voted Leave in the 2016 EU Referendum?
What % voted Leave in the 2016 EU Referendum?
51.9%
What was the turnout in the 2016 EU Referendum?
What was the turnout in the 2016 EU Referendum?
72.2%
What did Swiss citizens vote on in 2016?
What did Swiss citizens vote on in 2016?
Universal basic income
Which two houses make up UK Parliament?
Which two houses make up UK Parliament?
Commons & Lords
How many branches exist in US government?
How many branches exist in US government?
Three branches
What system does France use?
What system does France use?
Semi-presidential democracy
What happens if representatives fail their duties?
What happens if representatives fail their duties?
They can be voted out in elections
What does representative democracy support?
What does representative democracy support?
A pluralistic society