AQA GCSE · Question 01.3 · Life in Modern Britain

SOURCE A:
The key British value of democracy

Democracy is a key British value. However, in 2020 the YouGov Democracy Study found that 70% of Britons thought democracy had weaknesses and that modern British society could be more democratic.

The criticisms of democracy in modern Britain include the beliefs that:

• the public should be better informed about politics and government
• the public should have more say in political decision-making and government
• the media should provide reliable information to citizens
• the government should protect all citizens against poverty.

QUESTION:
With reference to Source A, discuss two ways the British value of democracy could be strengthened.