a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf

How have our political rights changed over time?

Citizenship

How did the Chartists affect the political rights we have today?

Which methods were most successful in the fight for female suffrage?

Why does voting matter?

Should 16- and 17-year-olds be allowed to vote in elections?

How can we exercise democratic rights without a vote?

Pupils analyse how political rights have changed over time considering important campaigns such as the fight for female suffrage. They examine why voting matters and consider what role they can have in democracy prior to being eligible to vote.

Why was the struggle for the vote important today?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Approximately 40% of women could not vote.

In 1900, which of the following were issues with the voting system?

Gave women who were over the age of 30 and property owners the vote.

What did the 1918 Representation of the People Act do?

Which of the following are features of a democracy?

Who decides who becomes a Member of Parliament?

Complete the quote about voting in a democracy: "One person, __________ ."

Which of the following do you associate with the term 'Human Rights'?

How have our political rights changed over time?

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