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

an index measuring the quality of democracy across the world

the group of people with the authority to govern a country; in the UK the Government is chosen and led by the Prime Minister (PM)

How do different systems of government compare?

Citizenship

What is the difference between democratic and non-democratic government?

How does government work in a non-democratic nation?

What are the key differences between the Westminster Parliament and US Congress?

How does the Prime Minister's role differ from other elected leaders?

How do elections work in different countries?

Pupils compare different types of government from the UK to US and North Korea.

How do others govern?

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which of these is **not** a category in the Democracy Index?

Which of the following is an example of an authoritarian regime?

Which of these categories is a factor scored in the Democracy Index?

the ability for citizens to freely choose their leaders

the attitudes and values people have about how the country is run

the fundamental freedoms granted to people in the country

Match the following factors to their descriptions in the Democracy Index.

Governments may exist on a political spectrum and can have a mix of both democratic and {{}} traits.

It has a strong economy with high levels of services and low unemployment.

Its citizens are free to express their opinions and campaign politically.

Its powers are spread across the monarchy, Parliament and independent courts.

It allows free and fair elections to be held every five years.

Which of these pieces of evidence does **not** explain why Norway has such a high score on the Democracy Index?

people vote for a party to lead the Government

power is concentrated in a single leader or party, without opposition

leadership is passed through a royal family

Match the type of government to its characteristic.

The media focuses on reporting only good news.

The media might be controlled and used for propaganda.

The media is mainly focused on presenting scientific data.

The media encourages people to protest against the Government.

Why may the media be less reliable in a non-democratic country?

citizens may be prevented from casting votes

elections are held but manipulated by outside influences

eligible citizens can vote for whomever they wish

elections are rigged to favour certain candidates

Which of these characteristics makes elections in democracies fair?

Direct democracy is used in Switzerland, which allows citizens to vote on proposed {{}}.

In which of these countries are you most likely to get into trouble for criticising the Government?

The law applies to everyone, and no one is exempt from it.

The law is only for citizens, not for government officials.

The law is enforced only during certain times of the year.

The law can be changed without public consultation or a clear process.

Which of these statements best describes the concept of the rule of law, a key feature of a democracy?

How do different systems of government compare?

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