Participation outside the Uk

• How is Norway a democratic country?

  • Most adults citizens can vote/stand for elections
  • Politicians are seen as normal people by voters,not as out-of-touch elite
  • a wide range of parties
  • elections are free,fair and open
  • anyone can join/form political parties/pressure group
  • freedom of expression is highly valued
  • media are free to express any view they want
• How is North Korea a non-democratic country?

  • no genuine election,people can vote for local officials,National leaders are not elected
  • country's leader is a dictator who decides everything
  • there is no rule of law
  • military is central to North Korea's politics
  • no opportunities to legally take part in any political activity that is approved by the state
  • no free media
• What are the most democratic countries?


  Norway,Iceland,Sweden,New Zealand,and Denmark.The UK was ranked at 14
• What are some non-democratic countries?


  North Korea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic,Chad and Syria