S1 Democracy and Dictatorships **

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  1. 2. [7] An event where people gather in public to show they are unhappy or disagree with a government's decision.
  2. 5. [8] letters The formal process where citizens go to vote for their leaders or representatives.
  3. 9. PAPER [6,5] The piece of paper used to cast a secret vote during an election.
  4. 10. [9] A person who is competing in an election to be chosen as a representative. ()
  5. 11. [10] Information that is often biased or false, used by a government to make themselves look good.
  6. 13. [9] The name of the building in Edinburgh where the Scottish Parliament meets. ()
  7. 15. [6] An extreme shortage of food that causes many people to go hungry or die.
  8. 16. [5] Different ways that people get their news and information, such as TV, newspapers, or the internet.
  9. 17. [8] A leader who has total control and does not allow anyone to challenge them.
  10. 19. [11] The place in London where the UK Parliament meets to make decisions for the whole country.
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  1. 1. [12] When a government watches people very closely using cameras, phones, or spies to make sure they are following the rules.
  2. 2. [10] The place where elected representatives meet to discuss important issues and make new laws.
  3. 3. [9] A system of government where the citizens (the people) have the power to choose their leaders.
  4. 4. [7] An individual person who lives in a country and has the right to help choose its leaders.
  5. 6. [10] When a government blocks or deletes information, books, or TV shows to stop people from seeing things they don't like.
  6. 7. [3] A rule made by the government that everyone in the country must follow.
  7. 8. [8] A special list of names signed by many people to show the government that they want something to change.
  8. 12. [10] A special kind of vote where the public is asked to answer 'Yes' or 'No' to one very important question.
  9. 13. RIGHTS [5,6] Basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, such as the right to life.
  10. 14. [7] A line of rulers from the same family who stay in power for a long time.
  11. 18. EWING [6,5] The name of the constituency MSP who represents you in the Scottish parliament.