How can we influence those in power using democratic processes?
I can explain what power and influence are and how we can influence leaders through democracy.
- Year 9
How can we influence those in power using democratic processes?
I can explain what power and influence are and how we can influence leaders through democracy.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Power is the ability to make decisions, whereas influence is the ability to affect or shape decisions.
- Young people can use democratic participation to influence leaders in power.
- You do not need to have power to make change; influence can be just as effective when used with support.
- Campaigns are organised actions that people use to raise awareness and push for change within a democratic system.
- Campaigning methods include: petitions, demonstrations, consultations, meetings with decision makers and lobbying MPs.
Keywords
Power - having control or authority over something or someone
Influence - the power to affect or change someone's thoughts, actions or decisions
Campaign - actions or events organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim
Common misconception
Many young people believe they cannot influence decisions because they are not old enough to vote.
Emphasise that democratic participation is not limited to voting. Pupils can have power and influence through various actions such as campaigning, petitions, joining youth organisations and speaking to decision makers.
Equipment
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a Youth Council?
Q2.Match the start of the sentence with its ending.
Q3.Some people worry that 16 year olds might be easily by parents to vote independently.
Q4.Some people think 16 year olds already have lots of that are similar to adults and teaches them what is right and wrong.
Q5.What is the modern term for the right to vote?
Q6.Order this law about voting reform in Wales.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with its definition.
