a person elected to represent our interests and concerns in the House of Commons; they consider and can propose new laws, as well as raising issues that matter to you in the House

an elected body consisting of 650 Members of Parliament, where MPs debate, make laws, and scrutinise the government; it is the lower house of Parliament and meets in the Palace of Westminster

an MP chosen by other MPs to chair debates in the House of Commons; they make sure the rules are followed; once elected they stop being involved in party politics and stay neutral in debates

In person or online: How should MPs vote?

Citizenship

What is digital citizenship?

Can voter engagement be improved through digital participation?

Can political engagement be increased using digital media?

How well has digital democracy worked in other countries?

How can social media be used to increase political participation?

Pupils consider what a digital citizen is and how the digital world can be used to increase political engagement, examining cases of how digital democracy has worked across the globe.

Can digital democracy increase political participation?

the elected person who represents a local area (constituency)

the place where MPs debate and vote on laws

the person who keeps order during debates in the Commons

Match the word to the correct definition.

by walking into one of two voting lobbies

How do most MPs vote in the House of Commons?

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, some MPs were allowed to vote {{}} for the first time in UK history.

It increases the amount of travel an MP would have to do.

It helps MPs who are unwell or have caring responsibilities to take part.

It reduces the number of laws being passed.

Which of the following is a reason some people support remote voting for MPs?

It creates more opportunity for in person discussion.

Digital voting can still be democratic if it is well protected.

Which of the following statements is correct about digital voting and democracy?

What is one concern some people have about remote voting for MPs?

a system where people vote to make decisions or choose leaders

using online tools and technology to support political processes

the number of people who vote in an election

Match the following terms to the correct meaning:

It gives people a say in how society is run.

signing online petitions on Parliament's website

Which of these is an example of digital democracy in the UK?

It would stop people from voting all together.

It would replace the need for Parliament.

It would lower voter turnout across all ages.

What effect could digital democracy have on political engagement?

Which of these countries has tested online voting in national elections?

What is this describing? 'False or misleading information shared by mistake, without intent to deceive.'

In person or online: How should MPs vote?

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