a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf

type of democracy where citizens choose others to represent them, making important decisions on their behalf

the voting system used in the UK to elect members of some local councils and Members of Parliament, whereby the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins

How can we tell if the UK is democratic?

Citizenship

What is Parliament and what are its functions?

How can we hold our leaders to account?

What is a free press and why is it important for democracy?

How is devolution impacting the UK's democracy?

How can I take part in the democratic process? The role of select committees

Pupils consider what makes a democracy, they explore key features of democracy in the UK and consider how those in power are held to account.

Should the UK be called a democracy?

a system where decisions are made by a single leader without public input

a system where citizens choose others to represent them in making decisions

a system where citizens vote on laws directly without representatives

Which of the following best describes "democracy"?

{{}} democracy is a system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions and laws for them.

the percentage of eligible voters that actually vote

eligible voters that choose not to vote as uninterested in politics

areas that are consistently won by the same party with a large margin

Which of the following are ways to improve a democracy?

Which of the following are democratic features in the UK?

{{}} votes happen when people vote for a party or candidate they do not fully support, often to stop a different party from winning.

{{}} is the term that means rule to the people.

Which of these are branches of power in the UK?

Who is head of the executive branch of government in the UK?

Which is the electoral system used for the General Election in the UK?

The UK is considered democratic because it holds regular {{}} where citizens vote for their representatives.

Who is responsible for making laws in the UK?

How can we tell if the UK is democratic?

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