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• What is the main feature of direct democracy?

  Citizens make their own political decisions
• How do citizens participate in direct democracy?

  They vote on policies and laws directly
• How are decisions made in a direct democracy?

  By majority voting decision
• Are most UK decisions made by direct democracy?

  No, most are not made by direct democracy
• What is a referendum?

  Citizens vote directly on specific issues
• What was the outcome of the 2016 UK EU referendum?

  51.89% voted to leave the EU
• How many citizens voted in the 2011 Alternative Vote Referendum?

  Over 19 million citizens voted
• What was the result of the 2011 Alternative Vote Referendum?

  Citizens voted against adopting the Alternative Vote
• What is the purpose of online petitions in the UK Parliament?

  To allow citizens to make and sign petitions
• What happens if an online petition gains over 100,000 signatures?

  Parliament may debate the topic
• What must sponsor an online petition for it to be considered?

  Backbench Business Committee
• How many people signed the petition against Trump’s state visit?

  1.6 million people signed
• What was the outcome of the petition against Trump's visit?

  It changed to a working visit
• What are rallies and protests used for?

  To demonstrate support or disapproval
• Do governments have to respond to protests?

  No, they don't have to respond
• What was protested in London in 2017?

  Government's economic and political decisions
• What did students protest in London in 2010?

  Tuition fee rises
• What are the key features of direct democracy?

  • Citizens vote directly on laws and policies
  • Decisions made by majority vote
  • Examples include referendums and online petitions
• What are the pros and cons of direct democracy?

  Pros:

  • Increased citizen participation
  • Direct influence on legislation

  
  

  Cons:

  • Potential for majority tyranny
  • Complexity in decision-making
• What are the different methods of citizen participation in the UK?

  • Voting in elections and referendums
  • Signing online petitions
  • Participating in rallies and protests
• What are the implications of online petitions in the UK political system?

  • Allows citizens to raise issues
  • Can lead to parliamentary debates
  • Requires sponsorship for consideration
• What role do rallies and protests play in democracy?

  • Express public opinion
  • Influence government decisions
  • Highlight social issues
• What is the first topic listed in the study material?

  Aims & Policy Making of the European Union
• What is the second topic listed in the study material?

  End of Topic Test - EU & UK
• What is the third topic listed in the study material?

  Sovereignty in the UK Political System
• What is the fourth topic listed in the study material?

  End of Topic Test - Sovereignty
• What is the fifth topic listed in the study material?

  US Constitution & Federalism
• What is the first subtopic under the US Constitution?

  Nature of the US Constitution
• What is the second subtopic under the US Constitution?

  Nature: Positives & Negatives
• What is the third subtopic under the US Constitution?

  Constitutional Framework
• What is the fourth subtopic under the US Constitution?

  The Amendment Process
• What is the fifth subtopic under the US Constitution?

  End of Topic Test - Nature US Constitution
• What is the first principle of the US Constitution listed?

  Federalism
• What is the second principle of the US Constitution listed?

  Separation of Powers/Checks & Balances
• What is the third principle of the US Constitution listed?

  Bipartisanship
• What is the fourth principle of the US Constitution listed?

  Limited Government
• What is the first subtopic under Federalism?

  Main Characteristics
• What is the second subtopic under Federalism?

  Federal Government and the States
• What is the third subtopic under Federalism?

  End of Topic Test - Federalism
• What is the first subtopic under Interpretations & Debates?

  Democracy in the Constitution