What is the difference between the Government and Parliament?
I can describe the key differences between the Government and Parliament and explain some of their key roles.
- Year 8
What is the difference between the Government and Parliament?
I can describe the key differences between the Government and Parliament and explain some of their key roles.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Government has the authority to govern the UK.
- It is formed by the political party that wins a majority in the House of Commons and is led by the Prime Minister (PM).
- Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the monarch.
- The Government runs the country and enforces laws. Parliament debates, makes laws and scrutinises the Government.
Keywords
Government - the individuals who have been elected and given the authority to run the state, led by the Prime Minister (PM) in the UK
Authority - the power or right to have official responsibility, to give orders and make decisions
Parliament - 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
Common misconception
The Government is the same thing as Parliament.
Parliament makes laws and is made up of elected MPs, appointed Lords and the monarch. The Government implements laws and runs the country, led by the PM. Parliament scrutinises Government decisions.
Equipment
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following best describes the phrase 'to govern'?
Q2.The UK is governed by which style of political system?
Q3.What does MP stand for, in a political context?
Q4.Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected to represent the views of the public in the of Commons.
Q5.Put these words into the correct order to form a sentence.
Q6.In which UK city is the House of Westminster, the home of Parliament found?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The people who are appointed to sit in the House of Lords are called ...
Q2.Match the following roles to their role descriptions.
Q3.Put these steps in the order that they occur when a government is set up.
Q4.Match these verbs associated with Parliament and government to their definitions.
