What are the differences between local, regional and national governance?
I can explain and compare some of the key differences between local, regional and national governance.
- Year 9
What are the differences between local, regional and national governance?
I can explain and compare some of the key differences between local, regional and national governance.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The United Kingdom is a parliamentary democracy, where citizens vote for their representatives in Parliament.
- Central Government is led by the Prime Minister and Cabinet. They are elected ministers and make decisions on UK issues.
- Local governments are led by elected councillors. They have authority over decisions which affect citizens locally.
- Regional governments have devolved powers. Elected representatives make key regional decisions.
- Devolved powers are those which have been transferred from central Government to local or regional governments.
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)
Local government - a system of government that operates at a local level providing services to its community
Devolved - political powers which have been transferred from the central Government or Parliament to a national, regional or local government or Parliament
Common misconception
Devolved governments can make laws and policies on any issue in their devolved region.
The powers of devolved governments are limited to specific policy areas defined by devolution agreements. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have some executive and legislative powers. English regional governments only have some executive powers.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with the correct description.
Q2.Which of these is not a role of the UK Civil Service?
Q3.The UK Government has three main branches: legislative, executive and ...
Q4.Who chooses the Cabinet in the UK Government?
Q5.Fill in the gap by choosing the correct word.
Q6.Rearrange these words to form a sentence about the political system of the UK.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
Q2.The leader of the group of people with the authority to govern a country is called the .
Q3.Which of the following best describes the political system of the United Kingdom?
Q4.Which of the following is a common misconception about devolved governments?
Q5.Match the words to fill to the gaps.
