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Exploring Citizenship and Governance
Quick questions on How government makes decisions: N(A)-Level Social Studies governance
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What are consulting citizens?Show answer
Good decisions take account of what citizens think. The government gathers views in several ways: public consultation exercises and feedback platforms, surveys, and through elected Members of Parliament who raise residents' concerns at meet-the-people sessions. Consultation helps leaders understand the real effects of a policy on the ground and gives citizens a sense of having a say, which makes decisions more accepted.
What is no example?Show answer
Ground the answer in a concrete situation, such as land use or prices, rather than staying abstract.
What is q1?Show answer
State two reasons why the government cannot satisfy every citizen's wishes. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain one benefit of consulting citizens before making a decision. [3 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why the government sometimes makes an unpopular decision. [3 marks]
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