What does national government have to do with local government?
I can explain the relationship between local and national government and how the work of one impacts the other.
- Year 11
What does national government have to do with local government?
I can explain the relationship between local and national government and how the work of one impacts the other.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- National government makes laws and policies that local governments must follow.
- Local councils rely on funding and powers given by national government.
- Local councils deliver services and report local issues to national government.
- Local feedback helps shape national policies and decisions.
- National and local government work together to run the country effectively.
Keywords
National 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
Impact - the effect or influence of a decision or action
Common misconception
That national government can impact local government, but that local government has no impact on national.
Local governments can play a crucial role in shaping the work and direction of national government.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who are the group of people with the authority to govern a country?
Q2.Who chooses the national government?
Q3.The effect or influence of a decision or action is the what?
Q4.Which group are mainly responsible for organising services such as recycling, libraries and building regulations?
Q5.Who do local governments receive a large amount of funding from?
Q6.Match each national action to the correct local government impact.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each role or responsibility to the correct level of government.
