1.1 representative n direct democracy

Question 1

What is direct democracy

Answer 1

Voters make their own political decisions and are directly involved in the process of political decision making

Question 2

What is a referendum and give an example

Answer 2

Citizens vote on issues and which ever has the most decisions will make the govt create a policy based on the response, e.g is the 2016 UK european union referendum

Question 3

Advantages of direct democracy

Answer 3

All votes are equally as valuable, people are more likely to vote knowing their vote matters and citizens can make decisions to improve their country

Question 4

Disadvantages of direct democracy

Answer 4

Citizens can make poor informed decisions due to being manipulated by media or simply by how the question is set out. People can also vote on their emotions rather than knowledge

Question 5

What is representative democracy

Answer 5

Citizens vote for someone to represent them in political decisions

Question 6

What is Descriptive Representation

Answer 6

When representatives share characteristics with their constituents

Question 7

What is Substantive Representation

Answer 7

Where the representatives advocate on behalf of certain groups

Question 8

Advantages of RD

Answer 8

Decisions are made by experts and represents the voting public

Question 9

Disadvantages of RD

Answer 9

Exclusion of minority and representatives can act on their own best interests