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    PracticeAQA GCSEAQA GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 1Question 05.2
    Easy2 marksStructured
    Politics and ParticipationPolitics and ParticipationDigital DemocracyE-petitions

    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

    The two correct features are C (Citizens signing a petition online) and E (Groups campaigning about issues online). - Online petitions (e-petitions) are a direct way for citizens to raise issues with the government and Parliament. - Online campaigning by groups (e.g., pressure groups using social media) is a key way that citizens can participate in political debate and organise for change.
    - **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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