What is the difference between democratic and non-democratic government?
What is the difference between democratic and non-democratic government?
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- In this lesson, we will explore the key features of democratic and non-democratic countries. We will examine the UK and compare its form of democracy to the form of governance in China. We will then discuss the pros and cons of different types of government.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which word best describes the 'Government'?
The body that makes laws in the UK. It is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords and the Monarch (Queen or King)
The set of formal legal institutions that make up a “government” or a “state.”
Q2.
Who is Xi Jinping?
Governor of the People’s Republic of China.
Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of China.
Q3.
Which of these is a feature of democracy?
Government control of the press and radio
Opposition parties, associations and organisations are banned
Q4.
Which of these is a feature of a non-democratic country?
You can openly criticise the government
Your representatives will listen to your views
Q5.
What type of Government is this? "It uses power to enforce strict obedience to its policies and practises."
Dictatorship
Semi Democratic
Q6.
Which of these is a positive of living in a democracy
People live in fear.
With too many people’s opinions it can take time to make decisions.