having control or authority over something or someone

the power to affect or change someone's thoughts, actions or decisions

the principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK; only Parliament can create or end any UK law

Where does power and influence lie?

Citizenship

How are my rights protected?

What does it mean to live in a democracy?

What has shaped the identity of the UK?

How does the justice system work in the UK?

What is the UK's relationship with international organisations?

How does the UK Constitution affect the way the country is governed?

Pupils revist a number of the key concepts covered in earlier units in preparation for their GCSE papers.

Practising what we have learnt

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

the principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK

Which of these is a devolved power in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

refusing to buy a product for ethical reasons

What is one responsibility of local government?

Individuals can take part in civic {{}} by attending protests or joining campaigns.

Put these actions in the correct order for how a new law is made in the UK.

where citizens elect others to represent them in making decisions for them

where the people in power make all the decisions for everyone without elections

where citizens make all the decisions and all have to vote on every decision

everyone that is entitled to can vote in elections

a voting method in which identity in an election is kept anonymous

the fundamental principles that guide democratic systems of governance

Starting with the earliest, order these important legal legislation into date order.

The law called the Official {{}} Act was passed in 1911 which affects democratic values like freedom of press.

The Equality Act helps to prevent the ‘tyranny of the __________' where the preferences of the majority might discriminate against minorities if left unchecked.

Starter Quiz

Representative democracy is ...