All individuals express their opinions themselves and not through representatives acting on their behalf. An example of direct democracy is a referendum.
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Representative democracy
A form of democracy in which an individual selects a person (or political party) to act on their behalf to exercise political choice.
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Pluralist democracy
A type of democracy in which a government makes decisions as a result of the interplay of various ideas and contrasting arguments from competing groups and organisations.
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Legitimacy
The legal right to exercise power, for example, a government's right to rule following an election.
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Democratic deficit
A perceived deficiency in the way a particular democratic body works, especially in terms of accountability and control over policy-making.
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Participation crisis
A lack of engagement with the political system, for example where a large number of people choose not to vote, join a political party or stand for office.
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Franchise/suffrage
The ability, or right, to vote in public elections.
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Think tank
A body of experts brought together to investigate and offer solutions to economic, social or political issues.
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Lobbyist
Someone who is paid by clients to seek to influence government or parliament on their behalf, particularly when legislation is being considered.
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A form of democracy in which an individual selects a person (or political party) to act on their behalf to exercise political choice.
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Representative democracy
Card 3
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A type of democracy in which a government makes decisions as a result of the interplay of various ideas and contrasting arguments from competing groups and organisations.
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Card 4
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The legal right to exercise power, for example, a government's right to rule following an election.
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Card 5
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A perceived deficiency in the way a particular democratic body works, especially in terms of accountability and control over policy-making.
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