What is direct democracy?
Democracy and Participation

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Peter Wareham
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
When people vote for an individual to represent them
This occurs when people vote directly on an issue
When you vote directly at the polling station
This occurs when you vote on your own behalf
Answer explanation
Another name for Direct Democracy is Athenean Democracy. In the modern world, its most common form is through the use of a referendum.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is Representative Democracy?
This is when you vote directly on an issue
This is when you represent someone and vote on their behalf
This is when you directly instruct a delegate to vote on an issue
This occurs when you vote for someone to make decisions on their behalf
Answer explanation
This college is located in the Bethnal Green and Stepney constituency. The current representative (MP) is Rushanara Ali.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What does the Recall of MPs Act, 2015 do?
This is a means of calling MPs back to their constituencies
This gives you the right to contact your MP directly via a parliamentary messaging service
This allow constituents to sign a petition to demand a by-election
This allows you to take your MP back to the shop and demand a refund
Answer explanation
In the event of your MP being caught up in a scandal you can use this law to "recall" your MP and make them stand for re-election.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is a General Election?
This is when all seats are elected for all seats of the Westminster Parliament
He was a senior commander during the First World War, serving under Field Marshall Hague
This is an election that takes place in a devolved assembly
This is an election that takes place in a single constituency
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is a by-election?
This occurs when a candidate has no opponents and is therefore automatically elected
This is a constituency election that takes place in a single constituency (not nationally), it usually occurs when the sitting MP dies
An election that is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as bad weather
This is an election for a devolved assembly or parliament
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What is a Local Election?
This occurs when an MP dies or needs to be replaced
This is when an election takes place in a local business or society
this is a form of town hall democracy
This is a election that takes place in a small area or region. An example of this would be Tower Hamlets Council.
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 2 pts
Which of these events have been described as having damaged the reputation and trust in British politics. (Two Answers)
The invasion of Iraq, 2003
The leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, 2015-2020
The Expenses Scandal, 2009
The failure of the Scottish Independence Referendum, 2014
Answer explanation
The invasion of Iraq was highly controversial with the British public. The Expenses Scandal was a series of revelations on claims made by MPs. Taxpayers paid for a new duck house and moat cleaning!
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