Politics Revision - 7

What is the term given to a system where power is held by 'the people'?

What is the term given to a system where the people are able to make decisions directly on an issue, usually in the form of a 'yes' and 'no' response?

What is the term given to a system where the people elect a person or group of people to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf?

What is the term given to a system of government where there is competition between different groups who represent popular concerns to the government of the day?

What is the term given to the fact or condition of being held responsible?

What is the term given to the legal and popular mandate that a government can have or lose?

What is the term given to the means by which the people can call for a vote on a specific issue?

What is the term given to an appeal to make something specific happen?

When was the last time a general election achieved a turnout more than 70%?

What is the election system that the UK uses?

In the 2015 general election, what percentage of the vote did UKIP win, despite only winning one seat?

What is the term for the right to vote in elections?

Who were the group that protested for a women's vote? They used peaceful methods of protest, were internally democratic, membership was open to all, and were nicknamed 'the Suffragists'.

Who were the group that protested for a women's vote? They used violent methods of protest, were run by the Pankhursts, only had female members, and were nicknamed 'the Suffragettes'.

In 1983, what percentage of the UK population was a member of a political party? Consider that is now less than 1%.