Feature of a Democracy

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    • What is a key feature of a democracy regarding elections?
      The ability to vote in free and fair elections
    • At what age can individuals vote in Scottish elections?
      Individuals over the age of 16 can vote
    • In the 2021 Scottish elections, what percentage of eligible voters cast their votes?
      Approximately 62%
    • Why is free speech important in a democracy?
      It allows citizens to criticize the government
    • How can citizens express their criticism of the government?
      Through social media or ownership of a newspaper
    • What was a significant criticism made by Scottish people regarding the government's handling of COVID-19?
      The deletion of WhatsApp messages by Nicola Sturgeon and others
    • What is another key feature of a democracy besides voting?
      The right to protest
    • How can citizens protest in a democracy?
      By peacefully demonstrating or joining pressure groups
    • What type of protests have occurred in Glasgow since October 2023?
      Large, peaceful pro-Palestinian marches
    • What is one devolved power of the Scottish Parliament?
      Education/healthcare/environment
    • What are the key features of a democracy?
      • Ability to vote in free and fair elections
      • Free speech and the right to criticize the government
      • Right to protest
    • What are the methods citizens can use to express their opinions in a democracy?
      • Voting in elections
      • Using social media to voice criticism
      • Joining pressure groups for protests
      • Peacefully demonstrating
    • Government elected by the people PEE
      Scotland have been free to choose who the want to run the county by voting in free fair elections.
      e.g. millions of people over the age of 16 voted in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections which decided who would run the country.
    • Free speech/ criticise the government PEE
      Citizens are able to express their opinion and even criticise the Scottish government, mustn’t use hate speech
      e.g. certain songs cannot be sung at football gamers in Scotland classed as sectarian
    • Protest PEE

      Citizens do this either on their own or they can join a pressure group to make sure their voice is heard through taking action in public places, they must follow the law
      e.g. there have been many peaceful pro-Palestine marches in Glasgow demanding a ceasefire in Gaza
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