How can we improve democracy in the UK?
I can describe different ways that democracy can be improved in the UK.
- Year 10
How can we improve democracy in the UK?
I can describe different ways that democracy can be improved in the UK.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In the UK the type of democracy used is representative democracy.
- This type of democracy involves electing MPs to act on citizens' behalf.
- Democracy can be improved in the UK by improving representation in Parliament and participation by citizens.
Keywords
Democracy - a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf
Representative democracy - a type of democracy where citizens choose others to represent them, making important decisions on their behalf
Representation - ensuring that different groups of people have a voice in the decision-making process and that their views, interests and needs are reflected in government
Participation - refers to the active involvement of citizens in the political process, such as voting in elections, engaging in debates or joining political groups
Common misconception
The Prime Minister is directly elected by the electorate.
The leader of each political party is voted in by members of that party. When the general election takes place, the party with the majority of seats forms the Government and the leader of that party becomes the Prime Minister.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Censorship is ...
Q2.A system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf is called a ...
Q3.What is a general election?
Q4.UK Parliament is made up of how many parts?
Q5.In free and fair elections, citizens get to for candidates they would like to represent them on their behalf.
Q6.Order the following from most to least democratic.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following can citizens vote for?
Q2.The UK is a form of democracy where people choose Members of Parliament to represent them on their behalf.
Q3.Arrange the statements in the correct order to show who gained the right to vote first.
Q4.Match the word to its definition
