The cards Question What is direct democracy? Tap to flip Answer Where the people decide on policy directly, for example through a vote or referendum on each issue. Question What is a referendum? Tap to flip Answer A general vote by the electorate on a single political issue that has been referred to them for a direct decision; it is a form of direct democracy. Question Give one way direct democracy can happen. Tap to flip Answer For example, through referendums or types of citizens' initiatives. Question Name a country where direct democracy exists regularly. Tap to flip Answer Switzerland. Question Give one example of a representative democracy that occasionally uses forms of direct democracy. Tap to flip Answer For example, the UK, the US or New Zealand. Question Why can direct democracy be costly and time-consuming? Tap to flip Answer Because it involves running regular referendums. Question Are all democratic countries governed in the same way? Tap to flip Answer No. Democracy takes many forms, including direct and representative democracy, and some representative democracies include forms of direct democracy. Question What are policies? Tap to flip Answer Courses of action or goals that people plan to carry out or are in the process of carrying out. Question What is lobbying? Tap to flip Answer When an individual or a group tries to persuade someone in Parliament to support a particular policy or campaign. Question Give one way lobbying can be done. Tap to flip Answer For example, in person, by sending letters and emails, or via social media. Question Give one way policies are shaped. Tap to flip Answer For example, through proposals, debates or consultations. Question Give one way citizens shape policies directly. Tap to flip Answer For example, by voting or by protesting. Question Give one way citizens shape policies indirectly. Tap to flip Answer For example, through petitions or by taking part in consultations. Question In the UK, Parliament agrees to debate any petition that gets over how many signatures? Tap to flip Answer Over 100,000 signatures. Question If a UK petition is debated in Parliament, does that mean the law will definitely change? Tap to flip Answer No. The decision to change a policy or create a new law is still up to the Government. Question What is a select committee? Tap to flip Answer A group of members of a legislative body chosen to investigate and report on specific issues or topics. Question What is an inquiry, in the work of a committee? Tap to flip Answer An investigation by a committee to examine a specific issue or area of government policy. Question What do select committees scrutinise? Tap to flip Answer Government policies. Question Give one way citizens can influence select committees. Tap to flip Answer For example, by submitting evidence or by engaging in consultations. Question Why do select committees use public input? Tap to flip Answer To better understand issues and make informed recommendations. Question Give one way public engagement with select committees can be improved. Tap to flip Answer For example, through civic education or accessible communication. Question Are select committees just for criticising the Government? Tap to flip Answer No. They gather evidence and make recommendations to improve decision-making. Question What is a citizens' assembly? Tap to flip Answer A group of people brought together to learn about, discuss and make recommendations on a specific issue, such as climate change. Question Give an example of an issue the Irish Citizens' Assembly let citizens discuss and advise on. Tap to flip Answer Biodiversity. Question Give one reason referendums on environmental issues can be difficult. Tap to flip Answer For example, they can be costly and time-consuming, or the topics may need expert knowledge the public might not have. Question In the UK, who makes environmental laws? Tap to flip Answer Elected representatives. Question The Paris Agreement is not a UK law. Does the UK still follow it? Tap to flip Answer Yes. The UK chooses to follow it and often updates its national laws, such as setting a net-zero target, to meet the promises made. Question What is a right? Tap to flip Answer Something we are entitled to by law. Question In the UK, who is mainly responsible for making moral decisions? Tap to flip Answer The Government. Question Give one way the UK Government may involve the people in shaping moral decisions. Tap to flip Answer For example, ethics committees or public consultations. Question Give an example of a country using a referendum to decide a moral question. Tap to flip Answer Switzerland, which held a vote on animal testing. Question What is Proportional Representation? Tap to flip Answer An electoral system where parties get a number of seats in Parliament that matches the percentage of votes they receive. Question What kind of government does Proportional Representation often lead to? Tap to flip Answer Coalition governments, which can be unstable or slow to make decisions. Question Give one thing political problems can lead to. Tap to flip Answer For example, low voter turnout or unfair representation. Question What does Australia use referendums for? Tap to flip Answer To change its constitution through a national vote. Question What kind of reform can be used to address political problems? Tap to flip Answer Electoral reform. Question What is representative democracy? Tap to flip Answer A type of democracy where citizens choose others to represent them and make important decisions on their behalf. Question In the UK, who chooses and leads the government? Tap to flip Answer The Prime Minister. Question Give one way the UK, a representative democracy, involves citizens in decision making. Tap to flip Answer For example, referendums, select committees or citizens' assemblies. Question Give one benefit of involving citizens in decision making. Tap to flip Answer It gives people a voice, or it ensures a wider range of views are heard. Question When might the UK Government not involve citizens in a decision? Tap to flip Answer When the decision is complex or needs to be made quickly, such as in a crisis. Where this deck sits in the curriculum Curriculum National Curriculum for England Stage GCSE (Years 10–11) Course GCSE Citizenship Unit How can politicians involve citizens in direct decision making? England's National Curriculum sets what is taught; the units and their order are Oak National Academy's. Flash Feed is not affiliated with Oak or any exam board.
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