How is local democracy different to national government?
I can explain what local and national government is and the main differences between them.
How is local democracy different to national government?
I can explain what local and national government is and the main differences between them.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The national government is overseen by the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
- The main responsibilities of the national government are to oversee the UK economy and implement policies.
- Local government responsibilities include housing, waste collection and implementing local policies.
- There are differences in geographical area, roles and responsibilities and decision-makers.
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)
Economy - how a country’s or area’s goods and services are produced, consumed, and exchanged, and how money is supplied and managed
Policies - courses of action or goals that individuals, groups or governments plan to achieve, or are in the process of implementing
Common misconception
Local and national governments have the same powers.
The national government has broader powers and devolves some of these to local governments.
Equipment
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who is the head of the UK Government?
Q2.The UK Parliament is made up of parts.
Q3.Which part of UK Parliament's main aim is to scrutinise and revise proposed bills?
Q4.Power is separated through the executive, and judiciary branches in the UK.
Q5.Match the branch of power to what it involves.
the Government
the courts and judges
the law-making body, e.g., UK Parliament
Q6.Which of the following is an example of how the executive branch are held accountable?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The local focuses on services like schools and housing in specific regions of the UK.
Q2.Which of the following is a responsibility of central government?
Q3.Which of the following is a responsibility of local government?
Q4.The people that make decisions in central government are called government .
Q5.Which of the following are differences between national and local government?
Q6.Match the minster to their department.
Department for Education
Department for Health and Social Care
Department for Transport
HM Treasury