AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies · 8100
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Revise: Digital DemocracyAn effective measure might therefore improve participation without immediately increasing election turnout.
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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
The proportion of eligible or registered voters, depending on the measure used, who cast a vote in an election or referendum.
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Paper 1
Revise: Digital DemocracyAn effective measure might therefore improve participation without immediately increasing election turnout.
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The proportion of registered voters who cast a vote in an election or referendum.
When evaluating, weigh benefits against limitations and reach a justified conclusion. More views, shares or signatures do not automatically mean higher election turnout or a change in policy.
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Low turnout can weaken the claim that a result expresses the views of the whole electorate. Voting directly on every government decision would also be impractical in a country the size of the UK.