Why Elections are Necessary
Understand the role and necessity of elections in a large representative democracy, where it is not possible for all citizens to participate directly in decision-making.
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Understand the role and necessity of elections in a large representative democracy, where it is not possible for all citizens to participate directly in decision-making.
Key Questions
- Explain why modern democracies rely on representative elections.
- Analyse the choices that voters typically make in an election.
- Justify the need for political competition in elections.
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