WorksheetsUnderstanding Democracy: Types and Examples
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a key characteristic of representative democracy?
Citizens vote directly on policy decisions.
Citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
All citizens participate equally in decision-making.
Decisions are made by a small group of elites.
Which of the following is an example of direct democracy?
The election of Members of Parliament in the UK.
A referendum on Scottish independence.
The appointment of a Prime Minister.
The House of Lords debating a bill.
In a representative democracy, how often are general elections typically held in the UK?
Every 2 years
Every 3 years
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Which of the following is NOT a feature of representative democracy?
Regular elections
Elected officials
Direct citizen voting on all issues
Political parties
What is a potential disadvantage of representative democracy?
It allows for quick decision-making.
It can lead to a disconnect between elected officials and the public.
It ensures all citizens have a direct say in every decision.
It eliminates the need for political parties.
Which of the following is a benefit of direct democracy?
It is less time-consuming than representative democracy.
It ensures that all decisions reflect the will of the majority.
It reduces the need for public participation.
It centralises power in the hands of a few.
In a representative democracy, who is responsible for making laws?
The general public
Elected representatives
The judiciary
The monarchy
Which of the following is a common method of direct democracy in the UK?
General elections
Referendums
Parliamentary debates
Cabinet meetings
What is a key difference between representative and direct democracy?
Representative democracy involves citizens voting on every issue.
Direct democracy involves electing officials to make decisions.
Representative democracy involves electing officials to make decisions.
Direct democracy is only used in small communities.
Which of the following is an example of a recall of an MP?
Peter Bone
Boris Johnson
Steve Race
Sam Hall
