Politics and Participation

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Democracy
A system of government based upon the consent of the people through and open and fair electoral system, where electors can choose from competing parties or groups.
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Direct democracy
A system of government where all citizens take part in decision making. A modern form of direct democracy is the use of referendums.
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Liberal democracy
A system of government based upon representative democracy and linked to freedoms and rights for citizens.
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Representative democracy
A system of government where citizens are elected to represent others in an assembly. A UK example would be an MP or councillor.
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Freedom
The ability to act, speak or think as one thinks.
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Responsibility
The state or fact of having to do something.
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A system of government where all citizens take part in decision making. A modern form of direct democracy is the use of referendums.

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Direct democracy

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A system of government based upon representative democracy and linked to freedoms and rights for citizens.

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A system of government where citizens are elected to represent others in an assembly. A UK example would be an MP or councillor.

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The ability to act, speak or think as one thinks.

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