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Year 10

How can politicians involve citizens in direct decision making?

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  • Politics, parliament and government

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Through a series of case studies from across the globe pupils explore different methods of direct democracy and consider how UK citizens can play a part in shaping national policy.

Understanding how politicians can involve citizens in direct decision-making builds on pupils knowledge of politics, parliament and government and their active citizenship skills. This unit is timely as it highlights mechanisms like referendums and consultations, exploring different methods for citizens to make their voices heard. By learning these concepts now, pupils can advocate for and participate in direct democratic processes now and in the future.

  1. What is direct democracy?
  2. What roles can citizens play in policy shaping?
  3. Can citizens play a bigger role in select committees?
  4. Should environmental issues be decided by referendum?
  5. Should moral decisions be decided by referendum?
  6. Should political problems be solved by a referendum?
  7. Should the UK involve citizens more directly in democracy?

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