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Local Democracy
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Local Democracy

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Local democracy is a political system. Democracy is a political system in which the people vote on issues affecting their country. Local democracy is where people vote on issues affecting their local area. Local elections are held regularly and people attend a polling station in order to cast their vote.

When you are nearing the voting age, it’s important to know what each political party represents so that you can make an informed decision when you vote. That’s a good few years in the future, so for now just concentrate on trying to do your best in this quiz about local democracy!

1.
What is the name of the organization that is responsible for our community?
Council
County
Country
Court
Make sure you don't get this word confused with counsel
2.
What is the name of the people who represent us in the council?
Counties
Councillors
Counts
Courtiers
Counselors is also a word which sounds the same but has a different meaning
3.
How are councilors chosen?
Chosen by mayor
Voted for by people of the community in local elections
Voted for by council workers
Voted for by other councilors
There are hundreds of councils in the UK
4.
What do councilors do?
They empty our bins
They debate and vote on issues concerning the community
They keep parks and gardens tidy
They work for the mayor
It is council workers that deliver our services such as emptying our bins
5.
How often are local elections held?
Every year
Every month
Every 10 years
Every 4 years
You will know when an election is due as people put up posters and placards
6.
How old do you need to be to vote in a local election?
16
17
18
21
You can drive a car at 17 but you have to wait another year to vote!
7.
What two types of mayor are there?
Hereditary and ejected
Ceremonial and hereditary
Elected and hereditary
Ceremonial and elected
Ceremonial mayors have no powers while elected mayors can make decisions
8.
Who chooses a ceremonial mayor?
Councillors
People in the community
Council workers
Adult males in the community
Have you ever seen your local ceremonial mayor?
9.
Who can attend council meetings?
Councillors
Councilors and general public
General public and council workers
Anyone
No one is turned away
10.
Which is not a council service?
Road sweeping
Train service
Refuse collection
Parks and gardens
The council are responsible for looking after the local parks and public gardens
Author:  Amanda Swift
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