What is Parliament and what are its functions?
I can explain what the UK Parliament is and what it does.
- Year 11
What is Parliament and what are its functions?
I can explain what the UK Parliament is and what it does.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- UK Parliament is made up of three parts.
- The government is formed after a general election.
- The main political parties in the UK are Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and the SNP.
- Political parties and APPGs support democracy by offering choices and representing diverse views.
Keywords
Parliament - the institution of Government in the UK; it comprises three parts: the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the monarch; its purpose is to debate, make laws and scrutinise the Government
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)
Political party - an organised group of people who share similar beliefs and goals about how society should run
Common misconception
All members of political parties share the same views.
Political parties generally align with core values and principles but will have varying opinions on certain issues.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Separation of powers in the UK occurs between which branches?
Q2.Match the type of democracy to the correct definition.
Q3.Which of the following are considered national elections in the UK?
Q4.Citizens elect of Parliament to represent them in the House of Commons.
Q5.A low voter is when there is a lower percentage of eligible voters that actually voted in an election.
Q6.Which of these is an example of voter apathy?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definitions.
