A vibrant and engaging presentation with activities and handouts following the Edexcel A Level Politics specification for 2017+. This presentation gives an overview of direct and representative democracy in the UK - their origins, functions and features, strengths and weaknesses, and the role of representatives in the UK’s democratic system. Alongside the PowerPoint comes a PDF printable version of the presentation, a handout for students with the pros and cons of direct democracy, and two activities for class or small group discussion. The presentation and resources are designed to be bright, engaging, and illustrative to keep the attention of students and disseminating important information in a structured way. Learning Objectives: Explain the key elements of these two kinds of democracy. List their differences, similarities, advantages, and disadvantages. Identify the different kinds of representation in the UK. 17 slides long, widescreen format.