Democracy recap quiz

Democracy was first used in ancient...

The UK is fundamentally what type of democracy?

• a direct democracy

• a representative democracy

This means that those who have been elected in a representative democracy are made responsible for their policies, actions, decisions and general conduct

• Accountability

• Legitimacy

• Mandate

• Authority

Is this an example of direct or representative democracy? Voting for your local MP

• Direct

• Representative

Is this an example of direct or representative democracy? Voting in the Brexit referendum

• Direct

• Representative

Which of these are advantages of direct democracy? (Tick as many as apply)

• Increased legitimacy

• More opportunities for participation

• More informed are making the detailed decisions

• People don't always vote rationally, they sometimes vote on the basis of emotion.

What word is being explained here? 'There must be a way for people to take part in the political process.'

What word is being defined here? The legal authority to govern which often comes from elections.

This word means the right to vote. It is often used when talking about extending the franchise to new groups of people. Hint: two historical groups have this word as part of their name.

Which UK citizens over the age of 18 do not have a right to vote in UK elections?