How is the country run?
I can explain who governs the UK, how they get the authority and describe some of the responsibilities of the Cabinet.
- Year 9
How is the country run?
I can explain who governs the UK, how they get the authority and describe some of the responsibilities of the Cabinet.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Government has the authority to govern the UK. The Government is chosen and led by the Prime Minister (PM).
- The UK Government has three main branches: legislative, executive and judiciary.
- The Cabinet is chosen by the PM. It leads government departments and makes key decisions on government policies.
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)
Cabinet - a group of MPs who lead major government departments; the Cabinet meets weekly to make decisions about how government policy will be carried out
Common misconception
The Prime Minister and the Cabinet have total control over the UK.
The Prime Minister leads the Government but must answer to Parliament. Members of Parliament (MPs) debate and approve laws and can challenge a Prime Minister. The Cabinet makes decisions but is accountable to Parliament and the law.
Equipment
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its correct definition.
Q2.Which statement is true?
Q3.What is this describing? When people vote to choose their leaders or representatives.
Q4.The is the leader of the political party who is in power and head of the Government.
Q5.Which statement is accurate?
Q6.What is this describing? Courses of action or goals that people plan to carry out, or are in the process of carrying out.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the sentence: The Government is chosen and led by the .
Q2.Match the words to their correct definitions.
