3.2.5 Democracy and Participation

• Free and fair elections ensure citizens can choose their representatives regularly
• Match the political system with its description:

  Presidential System ↔️ Head of state directly elected

  Parliamentary System ↔️ Prime minister elected by legislature
• Lobbying involves attempts by interest groups to influence government decision-makers.


  True
• Voting directly shapes policy outcomes, while lobbying influences policy through advocacy
• The rule of law ensures that laws are applied equally to all citizens.

  True
• What is the role of citizens in a parliamentary system?

  Elect parliament to choose prime minister
• In a presidential system, what is the relationship between the head of state and the legislature?

  Independent
• What is the main goal of protests and demonstrations in political participation?

  Express political views publicly
• Match the form of political participation with its impact:

  Voting ↔️ Directly shapes policy outcomes

  Lobbying ↔️ Can shape policy decisions

  Protests/Demonstrations ↔️ Raise awareness and apply public pressure
• What is an example of a country with a direct democracy at the cantonal level?

  Switzerland
• Match the political system with its key characteristic:

  Direct Democracy ↔️ Direct participation

  Presidential System ↔️ Independent executive

  Parliamentary System ↔️ Interdependent legislative and executive
• What is the primary way citizens exercise political power in a democracy?

  Direct participation or elected representatives
• What happens in a direct democracy?

  Citizens vote on policies directly
• An example of a country with a parliamentary system is the United Kingdom
• What is the primary way citizens participate in the political process in the USA?

  Voting
• What are the two main forms of democracy?

  Direct and representative
• In a presidential system, who elects the head of state?

  The citizens
• Democracy is a system of government where citizens exercise political power through direct participation or elected representatives
• The protection of minority rights prevents the suppression of minority groups
• What is the role of interest groups in the political system?

  Advocate for specific interests
• What is the purpose of protests and demonstrations?

  Raise awareness and apply pressure
• What does the rule of law ensure in a democracy?

  Equal application of laws
• In a presidential system, the head of state is independent of the legislature.


  True
• In the USA, voting is the primary way citizens participate in the political process
• Interest groups use campaign contributions to influence policy decisions.

  True
• Which age group tends to favor the Democratic Party in the USA?

  Younger voters
• Order the key strategies used in political campaigning:

  1️⃣ Campaign Organization

  2️⃣ Media Coverage

  3️⃣ Fundraising

  4️⃣ Debates
• The Electoral College is used in US presidential elections.


  True
• What is the role of free and fair elections in a democracy?

  Choose leaders without coercion
• The protection of minority rights in a democracy prevents discrimination and marginalization
• What are the primary forms of political participation in the USA?

  Voting, interest groups, lobbying, protests
• Voting directly shapes policy
• What are three key demographic factors that influence voting behavior in the USA?

  Gender, age, race
• Which racial or ethnic group typically leans Democratic in voting behavior?

  Black and Hispanic voters
• Lobbying is the act of influencing government decisions
• What is one positive impact of the media on political participation?

  Informs the public
• What is civic engagement in the context of community and political life?

  Active participation of citizens
• What is one difference between civic engagement and volunteerism in their aims?

  Civic engagement influences government, volunteerism helps others directly
• In a parliamentary system, the prime minister is accountable to the parliament.


  True
• In a parliamentary system, the prime minister is elected by the legislature.


  True