a person who belongs to a country and has certain rights as they either live in the country, or were born in the country; it is also a legal status given to people

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

websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or participate in social networking

What is digital citizenship?

Citizenship

Can voter engagement be improved through digital participation?

Can political engagement be increased using digital media?

How well has digital democracy worked in other countries?

In person or online: How should MPs vote?

How can social media be used to increase political participation?

Pupils consider what a digital citizen is and how the digital world can be used to increase political engagement, examining cases of how digital democracy has worked across the globe.

Can digital democracy increase political participation?

a formal way of making a choice or decision; voting in an election is a formal way of choosing someone to represent you

the active involvement of citizens in the political process, such as voting in elections, engaging in debates, or joining political groups

any form of media that uses electronic devices or technology to create, store, and share content

gathering signatures to show support for a cause, which can be done on paper or online

false or misleading information shared by mistake, without intent to deceive

false information that is knowingly spread to deceive and mislead others

the use of digital tools and technology to increase participation in democratic processes, such as voting, debating, or sharing opinions online

online protection against hackers and online threats, keeping devices and personal information safe

a person elected to represent our interests and concerns in the House of Commons; they consider and can propose new laws, as well as raising issues that matter to you in the House

an elected body consisting of 650 Members of Parliament, where MPs debate, make laws, and scrutinise the government; it is the lower house of Parliament and meets in the Palace of Westminster

an MP chosen by other MPs to chair debates in the House of Commons; they make sure the rules are followed; once elected they stop being involved in party politics and stay neutral in debates

websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking

Can digital democracy increase political participation?

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