a group that supports those in need by providing direct help, giving information or raising the profile of a particular issue

a non-profit, voluntary group of citizens who work on a local, national or international level to achieve an aim; they are not controlled by the government, but will often work closely with them

What roles do NGOs, charities and civil society play in local communities?

Citizenship

How is local democracy different to national government?

How does devolved government operate in the UK?

How is local government structured?

What are local councils and what do they do?

How do elections in the UK work?

Pupils look at the role of local and national government and identify reserved and devolved powers in the UK.

Where does power reside in the UK?

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

a local charity providing food to homeless people

a government department managing healthcare

Which of these is an example of civil society?

When organisations try to influence politicians or officials to change policies, this is called ...

by controlling public services like hospitals and schools

How do civil society organisations influence decisions?

they are voluntary groups that work towards a cause

Which of these statements is true about non-governmental organisations (NGOs)?

a group of people who work together without being paid

an organisation that provides help and raises awareness

efforts by individuals or groups to bring about change

Match the term to its correct definition.

a voting process to choose a representative

a system of government that provides services to the local community

the people who are eligible to vote in an election

a set of aims and plans written by a political party

To participate in a general election, the electorate must be {{}} to vote.

The Prime Minister calls for a general election and requests the __________ to dissolve Parliament.

Which of the following services is *not* typically provided by local councils?

from a mix of government funding, council tax and business rates

from personal donations by local residents

How do local councils get money for their budgets?

Local councils have the power to make decisions on which of the following?

What roles do NGOs, charities and civil society play in local communities?

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