a type of democracy where the people decide on the policy directly, for example, through a vote or referendum on each issue

a type of democracy where citizens choose others to represent them in making important decisions on their behalf

a general vote by the electorate on a single political issue which has been referred to them for a direct decision; it is a form of direct democracy

Is direct democracy better than representative democracy?

Citizenship

Pupils develop their knowledge of democracy and the different types of democracy considering the strengths and weaknesses of the UK system. 

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the UK democratic system?

A {{}} gives a general vote to the electorate on a single political issue.

Can you match the type of democracy to its corresponding example?

Name a country that is an example of a direct democracy.

A country is either a direct democracy or not.

Not all countries have direct democracy, and its form varies by country.

Which of the following statements is correct?

What type of democracy is the UK political system?

decisions may be more acceptable to the population

sometimes generates an emotional, not a rational, response

Match the statement to whether it is a strength or weakness of direct democracy.

A system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf is known as a ...

Citizens cannot vote or have a say in decisions.

Citizens can vote or have a say in decisions.

Citizens cannot influence decisions in the country.

Citizens can influence decisions in the country.

Which of the following are key features of a democracy?

{{}} is the name of the building where the UK Government meets to make and debate laws.

In the UK, citizens vote in a general election for their local {{}} to represent them in Parliament.

by allowing teachers to make all decisions

by giving students a voice in school matters

by appointing a single student leader without input

by enforcing rules without feedback from students

How can a school council demonstrate the principles of democracy?

someone who makes decisions only for themselves

someone who makes decisions on behalf of others

someone who is elected to speak and makes decisions on behalf of others

someone who is elected to speak and makes decisions only for themselves

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Is direct democracy better than representative democracy?

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.