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AQA GCSE · Question 05.2 · Politics and Participation

Which two of the following are features of digital democracy?

Shade in the two correct answers.

A Businesses advertising online
B Citizens sharing their personal lives online
C Citizens signing a petition online
D Employees working from home online
E Groups campaigning about issues online
F Media broadcasting news online

How to approach this question

Read through the list of online activities. 'Digital democracy' refers to using digital tools for political or civic purposes. Select the two options that describe citizens participating in political or community issues online.

Full Answer

- **A & B:** Incorrect. These are commercial or social activities, not political participation. - **C:** Correct. E-petitions are a formal mechanism of digital democracy. - **D:** Incorrect. This relates to work, not civic participation. - **E:** Correct. Using social media or websites to campaign is a core part of modern digital democracy. - **F:** Incorrect. While media is part of democracy, broadcasting news is a media function, not a direct form of citizen participation.

Common mistakes

Choosing any online activity. The key is that it must be related to 'democracy' – i.e., civic or political participation.
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