rules, usually made by Parliament, that are used to order the way in which a society behaves

a formal agreement or contract between countries or groups of people, often about peace, trade or other important matters

a self-governing state; the UK is a sovereign country

How does international law impact the law in the UK?

Citizenship

What does population have to do with politics?

What does the media have to do with immigration?

What does national government have to do with local government?

What does the economy have to do with politics?

What does the law have do to with campaigning?

What does the judiciary have to do with human rights?

What do NGOs have to do with human rights?

How do NGOs work with international agencies?

How does media limit the power of government?

Pupils revisit key citizenship concepts from previous units and consider how they relate to each other, demonstrating their ability to draw together different areas of knowledge, skills and understanding.

Synopticity: How do different ideas and concepts in Citizenship interconnect?

Match the terms to the correct definition.

Common law is made by Parliament, legislative law is made by judges.

Legislative law is made by Parliament, common law is made by judges.

Both types of law are made by international courts.

Legislative law is unwritten, common law is written.

Which statement best describes the difference between common law and legislative law in the UK?

The UK is an example of a {{}} state, which means it makes its own laws without being controlled by other countries.

UK explores taking part in an international treaty

UK agrees to sign the treaty at an international level

treaty rules may shape UK government policies

UK Parliament discusses or changes laws accordingly

Put the steps into the correct order to show how international law can influence UK law.

the UK cutting emissions after signing a climate agreement

the electorate voting for local councillors

Which of these is an example of international law influencing the UK?

It can require law or policy changes in the UK.

Why might international law lead to debates about sovereignty?

Laws are official {{}} made by the Government to help society run fairly.

the Prime Minister, local councils and judges

the monarch, the House of Commons and the House of Lords

the police, the courts and the Prime Minister

the police, the House of Lords and the monarch

The UK Parliament makes most of the laws in the country. Who is involved in the UK Parliament?

the Bill is voted on in the House of Commons

the final review of the Bill and a vote is held

Put these steps in order for how a law is made in Parliament.

What is the role of the courts in the UK?

What is the role of international organisations like the United Nations (UN)?

Starter Quiz