an organised group of people who share similar beliefs and goals about how society should be run

a document published by a person or group of people, such as a political party, or government, stating what their aims and policies are

the concept that political beliefs and ideologies are on a continuum (from left wing to right wing)

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

Citizenship

How do different countries govern themselves?

How can we become involved in politics?

Should we reform the voting system in the UK?

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?

a group of people with similar beliefs and goals about society

a voting system where the candidate with the most votes wins

a way of categorising political beliefs, from left wing to right wing

Match the correct definition to each word.

support policies that ensure all people are treated equally

support policies based on their general political beliefs and ideologies

aim to limit the rights of citizens to make decisions

generally oppose any form of government or leadership

What do the main UK political parties generally stand for?

Conservatives, Labour, and Liberal Democrats

Labour, Conservative and the Democratic Unionist Party

Labour, Liberal Democrats and Plaid Cymru

The main political parties in the UK are ...

A {{}} is a document published by a political party outlining its aims and policies.

Which of the following are smaller parties in the UK which tend to focus on a specific issues or group?

They can raise important issues and influence election results.

They never win seats, so they don't make a difference.

They focus only on local issues and never impact national policies.

They are mainly concerned with raising funds and promoting leaders.

Why do small political parties matter in the UK?

a system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions

the activity of choosing someone or something in an election

a system where parties get seats based on the votes they win.

It ensures that only certain groups get to decide the country's future.

It allows citizens to express their opinion on government policies.

It doesn't matter because all decisions are made by politicians.

Voting is irrelevant in a democratic system.

In the UK, the voting system known as {{}} means that the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins the seat, even if they don't get an overall majority.

a government where citizens elect leaders through free and fair elections

a government that allows people to protest freely

a government where leaders have control and limit people's freedoms

Which of the following is *not* a way to get involved in politics in the UK?

It works well and ensures quick decisions.

It does not always represent the proportion of votes each party receives.

It results in a strong, stable government.

Which of the following is a criticism of the First Past The Post system?

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

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