Theme D 2

What does democracy mean?

• Rule by the government

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the elite

• Rule by the military

Which of the following is NOT listed as a barrier to participation in the community, society, and politics?

• Busy lives

• Lack of interest

• Lack of awareness

• High income

What is an example of direct citizenship action?

• Voting in elections

• Lobbying politicians

• Starting a campaign

• Joining a political party

What is an example of indirect citizenship action?

• Joining a protest

• Going on strike

• Voting in elections

• Starting a march

Which of the following is a reason for people to get involved in communities, society, and politics?

• Concern about making a difference

• Desire to avoid work

• Influence from strangers

• Lack of ambition

Which of the following is NOT a reason why some people don't vote or participate in politics?

• They feel their vote will not make a difference.

• They are not interested in politics.

• They do not know or understand enough about the issues.

• They find voting to be too exciting.

Which of the following is a possible solution to increase voter engagement?

• Make voting optional for everyone.

• Decrease face-to-face meetings between candidates and voters.

• Improve citizenship education for young people.

• Reduce the number of polling stations.

What is 'e-voting'?

• Voting by mail.

• Voting over the internet or on a mobile phone.

• Voting in person at a polling station.

• Voting by proxy.

Which of the following is a benefit of using social media to improve political participation?

• It decreases voter turnout.

• It allows parties to engage with voters on issues that are important to them.

• It makes it harder for politicians to communicate with voters.

• It prevents voters from sharing their opinions.

What is one concern about the use of social media in politics?

• It is too expensive to use.

• It can spread 'fake news' that confuses voters.

• It does not reach a wide audience.

• It is not accessible to young people.