How can we tell if the UK is democratic?
I can explain what is meant by a democracy and give examples of democratic features seen in the UK.
- Year 11
How can we tell if the UK is democratic?
I can explain what is meant by a democracy and give examples of democratic features seen in the UK.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are two main types of democracy: direct and representative. The UK is a representative democracy.
- Key features of democracy incude free and fair elections, multi-party system and protect of human rights.
- First Past The Post is the electoral system used for general elections in the UK.
- Democracy can always be improved, e.g., by increasing voter turnout, reducing apathy and addressing tactical voting.
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 - type of democracy where citizens choose others to represent them, making important decisions on their behalf
First Past The Post - the voting system used in the UK to elect members of some local councils and Members of Parliament, whereby the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins
Common misconception
Low voter turnout means people are not interested in politics.
Voter apathy might play a part in low voter turnout but other reasons exist, such as feeling votes will not count.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1. is the term that means rule to the people.
Q2.Which of these are branches of power in the UK?
Q3.Who is head of the executive branch of government in the UK?
Q4.Which is the electoral system used for the General Election in the UK?
Q5.The UK is considered democratic because it holds regular where citizens vote for their representatives.
Q6.Who is responsible for making laws in the UK?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following best describes "democracy"?
Q2. democracy is a system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions and laws for them.
Q3.Match the term to its example.
