What does the Civil Service do?
I can explain how the Civil Service is governed and describe its roles and responsibilities in government.
- Year 9
What does the Civil Service do?
I can explain how the Civil Service is governed and describe its roles and responsibilities in government.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 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.
- The Civil Service advises ministers, implements government policies and provides services to the public.
- Ministers and civil servants both work within government departments, but their job roles and responsibilities differ.
- Civil servants are employed after a hiring process, whereas ministers are elected, then chosen for particular roles.
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)
Civil Service - individuals who are employed by the Government to carry out the work of government departments; a politically neutral body
Common misconception
The Civil Service is a political body.
The Civil Service is designed to be impartial, serving the Government of the day. Civil servants are expected to provide objective advice and implement policy without political bias. This allows for continuity even when political leadership changes.
Equipment
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the branch of the Government with its purpose.
Q2.Who leads the UK Government?
Q3.The has the authority to govern the UK.
Q4.Which is not a requirement to vote in a general election?
Q5.The Cabinet makes decisions but is accountable to and the law.
Q6.Which is not a part of the dissolution of Parliament?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who chooses the Cabinet in the UK?
Q2.Match the word to the correct definition.
