Can voter engagement be improved through digital participation?
Can voter engagement be improved through digital participation?
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- In this lesson, we will investigate the process of electronic voting. Does it give more opportunity for people to take part in democracy or is it more restrictive? We will explore a case study to consider how digital voting has worked in another European country and consider how different people may find this helps them to become more politically engaged.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is digital citizenship?
Being part of an online world where you live as a different person or citizen
Citizens have digital identification cards as proof they are citizens of a country
Knowing how to stay safe online
Q2.
What is a right?
Something I really want like a new mobile phone or a computer games console
Something you are given by an adult who allows you to do a certain action, eg the right to stay out late
The opposite of a wrong
Q3.
Which of these rights does NOT link to digital citizenship?
The right to an identity
The right to data protection
The right to privacy
Q4.
What is E-Voting
Voting for things that begin with E in a competition
Voting on a game show
Voting on the E! television channel
Q5.
Which country is famous for successfully using E - Voting?
Gateshead
UK
USA
5 Questions
Q1.
How often does a General Election take place?
Each year
When the government decide it is time
When the people want a new leader
Q2.
True or false? Voting is not important really as politics doesn't affect our lives that much.
True
Q3.
Which of these is an example of somebody who is disengaged from politics?
Attending local council meetings
Joining a political campaign
Not buying a newspaper
Q4.
Which TWO of the following are reasons people may NOT take part in digital democracy?
They do not have time
They never take part in democracy
Q5.
What percentage of Estonian voters cast their votes using E - Voting?
50%
70%
90%