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How can young people play an active role in democracy?
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I can explain why pupil voice matters and how we can influence decision-makers.
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I can explain what local democracy involves and how Youth Councils help local democracy.
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1 Video
I can explain what is meant by voting reform and identify arguments for and against whether the voting age should be 16 across the UK or not.
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1 Video
I can explain what power and influence are and how we can influence leaders through democracy.
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1 Video
I can explain how we evaluate methods that create change and what helps a campaign succeed.
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I can explain why local council elections are important and the arguments for and against young people being able to become local councillors.
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