Lesson 20

Question 1

Pros of direct democracy?

Answer 1

All peoples’ voices are heard in making decisions

Ends self serving politicians

Creates a strong mandate

Ends populism

Question 2

Cons of direct democracy?

Answer 2

No time to become knowledgable

Not easy for big communities e.g. UK

Question 3

Pros of representative democracy?

Answer 3

Less work for population

Works for larger communities

Question 4

Cons of representative democracy?

Answer 4

The representative might go against the people e.g. in 2016, Chris Bryant (Labour) voted against leaving the EU but 60% of his constituents were for it

Populist, poor policy politicians who do not do what they say they will get elected too often

Voter turnout is low suggesting potentially voters don’t like the system