Paper 1 Section A: Active Citizenship: Making a difference in Society Flashcards
What are 3 barriers to citizenship participation?
Voter apathy
Belief they don’t make a difference
Lack of faith in politicians
What are suggestions to increase voter participation?
Compulsory voting
Lowering voter age
Allowing online voting
How can citizens hold those in power to account?
Petitions
Leafleting
Lobbying
What are the advantages and disadvantages to joining a political party?
Enables you to fully participate in political process
Governed by rules of party - do not have total freedom
What are the advantages and disadvantages to campaigning?
Become fully involved with issues and motivated to bring about change
Helps develop a range of transferrable skills
Can move to illegal action
Campaign can become dominant factor in your life - detrimental to yourself/ability to promote the campaign
What is the role of public services?
To ensure a standard of healthcare, education and amenities are available to everyone.
What is the role of pressure groups?
To work and campaign together on an issue to bring about change.
What is the role of trade unions?
To provide a voice for their members.
What is the role of charities?
To give help to groups in society.
What is the role of voluntary groups?
To provide a service to others.
What is one way people can spread their message?
Through the media.
