Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will consider the arguments for and against voting reform. We will review our opinions and assess the opinions of two different writers before creating a written response to the question, 'should the voting age be reformed?'.

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7 Questions

Q1.
Local democracy is about decisions made in your local area and how you can influence them?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
'A person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a difference' is defined as an...
Correct answer: Active Citizen
Inactive Citizen
Q3.
Why is it important to be an active citizen?
It looks good on your CV
Correct answer: It prepares you for life and helps to create positive change
You get high fives from your Citizenship teacher
Q4.
Which one of these is NOT an example of how young people can be Active Citizens and make their voice heard locally?
Draw up a petition to send to the council expressing residents views
Organise a local demonstration or march in connection with an issue that frustrates you
Play an active part in your local Youth Council
Correct answer: Play video games all day and nothing else
Q5.
Youth Councils are led by which group of people in society?
Adults
Politicians
Correct answer: Young People
Q6.
The example of a Youth Council that we looked at in the lesson was...
Correct answer: Islington Youth Council
Leeds Youth Council
London Youth Council
Q7.
True or false, Youth Councils are good for democracy because they allow people to forms good habits for life by getting young people to vote?
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
What does the word 'Franchise' mean?
The human right to life
Correct answer: The legal right to vote in your country’s elections.
The political right to protest
Q2.
True or false: The last time the voting age was reformed was in 1928
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
At what age can you vote in elections in the UK?
13
Correct answer: 18
3
Q4.
At what age can you register to vote in England and Northern Ireland ?
Correct answer: 16
18
21
Q5.
Which of these arguments is against reforming the voting age
At 16 you can marry, join the armed forces and consent to medical treatment
Correct answer: At 16, you may still live at home and are more easily influenced by parents and teachers.
You have knowledge of voting and how it works through citizenship lessons