Chapter 19

Question 1

Three types of democratic participation as discussed by Dalton, Scarrow and Cain (2004)

Answer 1

Representative
Direct
Advocacy

Question 2

Representative Democracy

Answer 2

Participation in elections
-voting (voter turnout decreased over past 20 years but US is increasing due to presidential election while Europe is decreasing
-volunteering in and donating to campaigns

Question 3

Why does the US have a low voter turnout

Answer 3

-Registration is more cumbersome
-in some states, ex felons are banned from voting
-Elections on Tuesdays
-More frequent elections, more offices to elect

Question 4

Direct Democracy

Answer 4

modern democracies have some elements of direct democracy

Question 5

Referendum (DD)

Answer 5

Popular vote on particular issue placed on ballot by legislative or executive officials

Question 6

Ballot Initiative (DD)

Answer 6

Popular vote on particular issue placed on ballot by citizen

Question 7

Advocacy Democracy

Answer 7

Citizens or public interest groups interact directly with gov