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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
Taking part in activities intended to influence political decisions or the selection of representatives.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 1
Involvement in political decisions and activities, such as voting, campaigning, joining a party or protesting.
Revise: Democratic vs Non-Democratic SystemsPolitical participation is how people become involved in politics and try to influence decisions. It includes choosing representatives, standing for election, joining political parties, campaigning and expressing political views.
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Paper 2
Taking part in political decisions, debates or activities intended to influence how society is governed.
Revise: Citizen Participation and Engagement in the UKPolitical participation means taking part in political decisions, debates or activities intended to influence how society is governed. It includes both choosing representatives and trying to influence what those representatives do. Wider public life also includes activities such as volunteering, which can benefit a community without seeking to change a law.
The ways people take part in political life and try to influence decisions, including voting, campaigning, joining parties and protesting.
