Citizenship Studies GCSE
Direct Action
What Direct Action means in Citizenship Studies GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Direct Action
Political participation that takes place outside the established political system, such as protests, strikes, or civil disobedience.
Topics that use Direct Action
- Theme D: Power and influence (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Direct Action in the exam
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