Saturday, 21 September 2013

Unit 1: Elections and democracy - two very different experiences

Germany and Sri Lanka both go the polls this week. The elections could not be more different in terms of whats at stake, participation rates and the fairness of them both.
Tight security at Sri Lankan polling stations.

Check out the articles below and decide whether they are good examples of democracy in action or are there flaws in the system.

Click here for the BBC article explaining the Sri Lanka election.

Merkel - possibly the most powerful woman in the world.
Click here for the BBC article on the German election.


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