A Level Politics Pearson/ Edexcel Uk Politics Chapter 1-
Democracy Questions with Correct Answers 2026
what does franchise/suffrage mean? - correct answer-
The people eligible to vote (18+) in the general election
What is democratic deficit? - correct answer-
When democratic organisations or institutions, e.g. governments, don't fulfill the principles of democracy
in how they operate. It's mainly used the discussions over the government of the UK when referring to th
e government of the EU (UK is subject to directives from EU and rulings from the European Court of Justic
e.
What does legitimacy emans? - correct answer-
The right and acceptance of an authority, with the government doing things in terms of policy and law ma
king that are acceptable to the citizens of the state.
what is participation crisis? - correct answer-
Where a large proportion of the population don't engage with the political process e.g. by not voting in th
e elections. Declining membership of political parties is another potential indicator of a participation crisi
s.
What are the reasons against the UK experiencing a participation crisis? - correct answer-
There is an increase in the number of pressure groups and memberships. There is an increase in political s
ocial media campaigning. There is an increase in direct action.
What are reasons for the UK experiencing participation crisis? - correct answer-
The UK has witnessed a decline in the voter turnout. The 1997 GE saw 71.4% compared to 2001 GE at 59.
4%. Recent referendums have shown a decline to-
just 42.2% AV referendum. Party membership is falling: in the 1980s 4.12% of the electorate were registe
red members of party, compared to 0.95% in 2008. Disillusionment with party politics. There is a decreas
e in identification with party policy.
What are the similarities between representative and direct democracy? - correct answer-
People are sought aſter to have own opinions expressed. Legislature that represents their views.
Democracy Questions with Correct Answers 2026
what does franchise/suffrage mean? - correct answer-
The people eligible to vote (18+) in the general election
What is democratic deficit? - correct answer-
When democratic organisations or institutions, e.g. governments, don't fulfill the principles of democracy
in how they operate. It's mainly used the discussions over the government of the UK when referring to th
e government of the EU (UK is subject to directives from EU and rulings from the European Court of Justic
e.
What does legitimacy emans? - correct answer-
The right and acceptance of an authority, with the government doing things in terms of policy and law ma
king that are acceptable to the citizens of the state.
what is participation crisis? - correct answer-
Where a large proportion of the population don't engage with the political process e.g. by not voting in th
e elections. Declining membership of political parties is another potential indicator of a participation crisi
s.
What are the reasons against the UK experiencing a participation crisis? - correct answer-
There is an increase in the number of pressure groups and memberships. There is an increase in political s
ocial media campaigning. There is an increase in direct action.
What are reasons for the UK experiencing participation crisis? - correct answer-
The UK has witnessed a decline in the voter turnout. The 1997 GE saw 71.4% compared to 2001 GE at 59.
4%. Recent referendums have shown a decline to-
just 42.2% AV referendum. Party membership is falling: in the 1980s 4.12% of the electorate were registe
red members of party, compared to 0.95% in 2008. Disillusionment with party politics. There is a decreas
e in identification with party policy.
What are the similarities between representative and direct democracy? - correct answer-
People are sought aſter to have own opinions expressed. Legislature that represents their views.
