How do others govern?
I can explain how both a democratic and non-democratic government outside of the UK work.
- Year 10
How do others govern?
I can explain how both a democratic and non-democratic government outside of the UK work.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Countries are governed in different ways depending on their political system.
- Democratic countries, such as Belgium, protect rights, allow elections and encourage citizen participation.
- Non-democratic countries, such as China, concentrate power and limit freedoms.
Keywords
Government - the group of people with the authority to govern a country; in the UK, the Government is chosen and led by the Prime Minister (PM)
Democracy - a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf
Common misconception
One type of government is better than the other.
It is not always that simple. Every country governs differently and the effectiveness of a government depends on many factors such as how well it protects people’s rights, ensures fairness and responds to citizens' needs.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A system is a set of processes and structures that work together to make political decisions and manage a country's governance.
Q2.Who makes the decisions in representative democracies?
Q3.Match the system to its description.
Q4.Which of the following is a key characteristic of a parliamentary system of government?
Q5.In a presidential system, the President...
Q6.The separation of powers ensures that no single branch of government has too much power, and that the legislative, executive and branches each have their own responsibilities.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the Democracy Index category to its examples.
