1.1 Democracy and Participation

• In direct democracy, citizens directly participate in the decision-making process
• One of the benefits of political participation is promoting civic education and engagement
• Socioeconomic status is a factor that affects political participation
• Arrange the following factors affecting political participation in order of their significance:

  1️⃣ Socioeconomic status

  2️⃣ Education

  3️⃣ Age

  4️⃣ Political interest and efficacy

  5️⃣ Political socialization
• Protesting is a method of political participation that involves demonstrating publicly for a cause
• In direct democracy, citizens directly participate in decision-making
• Accountability in democracy means citizens hold elected representatives accountable.

  True
• What is one method of political participation in a democracy?

  Voting
• Match the factor affecting political participation with its effect:

  Socioeconomic Status ↔️ Higher income and education increase participation

  Education ↔️ Promotes civic engagement

  Political Interest & Efficacy ↔️ Belief in making a difference

  Political Socialization ↔️ Shapes attitudes towards participation
• What is one role of civic organizations in democratic participation?

  Advocacy
• Match the challenge to democratic participation in the UK with its example:

  Low Voter Turnout ↔️ Local elections often below 40%

  First-Past-the-Post System ↔️ Green Party's limited seats

  Social Inequality ↔️ Reduced voter registration

  Political Apathy ↔️ Majority feel their voice doesn't matter
• Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people
• In representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
• Voting is a fundamental method of political participation
• Higher education levels are associated with increased political participation.


  True
• Lobbying is a method of political participation that involves influencing policy decisions
• What is democracy as a system of government?

  Power vested in the people
• Match the form of democracy with its example:

  Representative Democracy ↔️ UK parliamentary system

  Participatory Democracy ↔️ Town hall meetings

  Deliberative Democracy ↔️ Citizens' assemblies
• High voter turnout can lead to policies that better reflect the needs of the population
• Lobbying involves influencing policy decisions through advocacy.


  True
• Middle-aged adults often have higher political participation rates
• Greenpeace is an example of a civic organization that advocates for environmental policies.


  True
• The First-Past-the-Post system can lead to disproportional representation