the individuals who have been elected and given the authority to run the state, led by the Prime Minister (PM) in the UK

the power or right to have official responsibility, to give orders and make decisions

courses of action or goals that people plan to carry out, or are in the process of carrying out

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

How is local government different to central government?

Citizenship

What do local councils do?

What is the role of the local councillor?

How do local elections work?

Why is registering to vote so important?

How can young people be involved in local decision making?

This unit explores the difference between local and national government. Pupils consider how governments are elected, the role of local councils and the key people within them.

How does local democracy work?

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

accepting orders and accepting decisions made by others

What is the definition for the word 'authority'?

If the definition is, 'a group of people given the authority to govern a group of people, e.g. community, state, country', what is the word?

Which kind of government does this statement best describe? 'Holds power over the whole of the UK on many issues'

{{}} are courses of action or goals that governments plan to carry out or are in the process of carrying out.

The leaders of local governments are called ...

From largest to smallest, order these types of government by the size of the area they control. 

The name for the group of elected people who run the UK is the ...

Which of these is not an example of a democracy?

helps pupils to understand how decisions are made in the country

teaches pupils about their rights and responsibilities

prepares pupils to be informed, active citizens who contribute to society

informs pupils how to make their voices heard, now and in the future

so we can pick leaders who will always make us happy

Which of these are reasons why it is important to learn about democracy at school?

a person who takes an active role in society in order to bring positive change

Which is the most accurate description of an 'active citizen'?

people living in the same place or having particular characteristics

something that is in, represents or affects a small area, e.g. town

something that is in, represents or affects an entire nation/country

people living together in ordered communities

Match the word to its correct definition.

Every person who lives in the UK is allowed to vote to choose the leaders of their town or city. True or false? 

Starter Quiz

The name for the group of elected people who run the UK is the ...