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Democracy in Scotland and the UK
Quick questions on Political participation and pressure groups - SQA Higher Modern Studies
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What is participation beyond voting?Show answer
Participation matters because a healthy democracy depends on citizens engaging between elections, not only on polling day. Turnout illustrates the limits of voting alone: the Scottish independence referendum drew an exceptional per cent turnout, whereas turnout in some local elections falls below per cent, so other channels of participation carry real weight.
What is q1?Show answer
Describe two ways, other than voting, that a citizen can participate in democracy. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain the factors that make some pressure groups more effective than others. [8 marks]
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