In the UK, there are 3 types of democracy:
- Participatory democracy:
- Where everyone has the opportunity to vote.
- Means 'Government of the People.'
- This provides them witht the ability to participate in politics.
- Direct democracy:
- Where people can make political decisions themselves.
- This has a sensitivity to public opinion.
- E.g. The Scottish Independence referendum 2014.
- Representative democracy:
- This is where representatives are elected to represent and govern the people.
- Therefore, these representatives are held accountable as the people have elected them.
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