a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf

a system of government where leaders have complete control; people are expected to obey, often limiting individual freedoms

How do different countries govern themselves?

Citizenship

How can we become involved in politics?

Should we reform the voting system in the UK?

What is a political party and what do they stand for?

What happens to the media during elections?

Working in politics – what can we do?

Pupils build knowledge and understanding of political systems, government, voting and elections. Pupils consider the vast range of political roles, exploring the impact that these roles can have across local communities and wider society and how they can get involved in politics.

What are the different ways we can become involved in politics?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which of the following is **not** a feature of democracies?

Free and fair elections ensure that voters can make choices without bias or __________.

Which is *not* an indicator of authoritarianism?

a system of government where citizens vote in regular, fair elections

a system of government in which leaders have complete control

a system that allows diverse groups and opinions to coexist

Match the word to the correct definition.

Which is **not** a measurement for a successful government?

The UK Government is the {{}} branch of the country, which means it is responsible for running the day-to-day affairs of the country.

representing the UK international matters

Which of these is not a role of the Government in the UK?

How often must a general election be held in the UK? At least every {{} years.

how old you have to be to vote in a general election

the number of areas a citizen can vote in at a general election

the average number of eligible voters in a constituency

Match the description with the correct number.

What voting system do we use in the UK for general elections?

In the UK, the {{}} is the main decision-making body in government, responsible for setting policies, managing public services and responding to national issues.

How do different countries govern themselves?

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