Explain why transparency is a benefit of direct democracy.
Direct democracy is the purest form of democracy and doesn't require any interpretation. Allows for more openness between citizens and the government.
1 of 9
How is direct democracy beneficial to citizens?
Educates citizens on politics. 2011 AV Referendum introduced citizens on different types of voting.
2 of 9
Do all votes count equally in direct democracy?
Yes, all votes in direct democracy count equally (regardless of consitutency size like in representative democracy).
3 of 9
How does direct democracy give the government a directive?
Clearly shows the will of the people
4 of 9
How does direct democracy increase political participation?
People feel their opionion makes a difference
5 of 9
How can direct democracy be manipulated?
Phrasing and timing of certain questions can affect results. Voters may vote with their emotions insetad of considering every opition.
6 of 9
Why would elected representatives be better at decision-making that the public?
The public are not informed enough to make important political decisions in the same way that expert MPs are
7 of 9
Why is direct democracy impractical?
Expensive to run that many referendums and it wastes a lot of time. Particularly impractical in countries with larger populations and more frequent referendums.
8 of 9
How much did the Brexit Referendum cost according to the Cabinet Office?
£142.4 million
9 of 9
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
How is direct democracy beneficial to citizens?
Back
Educates citizens on politics. 2011 AV Referendum introduced citizens on different types of voting.
Card 3
Front
Do all votes count equally in direct democracy?
Back
Card 4
Front
How does direct democracy give the government a directive?
Back
Card 5
Front
How does direct democracy increase political participation?
Comments
No comments have yet been made