Democracy in the context of the UK
Tuesday, 6 September 2022 9:34 AM
Starter
Democracy is a style of rule in which the people vote who they want to b
What is Democracy
• A peaceful transition of power.
• Free elections.
• Fair elections.
• Widespread participation in politics.
• Freedom of expression in politics.
• Freedom of expression and information.
• Freedom of association.
• Protection of rights and liberties.
• Independent judiciary.
Forms of democracy: Direct Democracy
• Direct Democracy is when the citizens are directly involved in the de
(referendum).
Direct Representative
Citizens can directly influence USA, UK are examples as
political decisions. people vote them.
Can protest to show dis- Citizens vote over certain
approval. policies or actions.
Minority groups are ignored as Corruption in government is
large groups are taken into easier.
account.
Easy for government to know Government represents
political references of majority everyone.
Tuesday, 6 September 2022 9:34 AM
Starter
Democracy is a style of rule in which the people vote who they want to b
What is Democracy
• A peaceful transition of power.
• Free elections.
• Fair elections.
• Widespread participation in politics.
• Freedom of expression in politics.
• Freedom of expression and information.
• Freedom of association.
• Protection of rights and liberties.
• Independent judiciary.
Forms of democracy: Direct Democracy
• Direct Democracy is when the citizens are directly involved in the de
(referendum).
Direct Representative
Citizens can directly influence USA, UK are examples as
political decisions. people vote them.
Can protest to show dis- Citizens vote over certain
approval. policies or actions.
Minority groups are ignored as Corruption in government is
large groups are taken into easier.
account.
Easy for government to know Government represents
political references of majority everyone.
