What does the economy have to do with politics?
I can explain the relationship between the economy and politics.
What does the economy have to do with politics?
I can explain the relationship between the economy and politics.
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Key learning points
- The Government makes key decisions to help the UK economy grow and stay stable.
- Support is given to struggling businesses and communities to help them recover.
- The economy can be affected by unexpected global events outside government control.
- Quick political decisions are sometimes needed to protect jobs and services.
- These decisions aim to keep the economy strong during tough times.
Keywords
Economy - the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money
Tax - the charges imposed by the Government on citizens and corporations to finance some of its spending
Common misconception
The Government have full control of driving and impacting the economy.
Although the Government play a key role in the UK's economy, it is also impacted by external factors, and when this happens, the Government have to make poltical decisions to protect the economy.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The charges imposed by the Government on citizens and corporations to finance some of its spending is known collectively as what?
Q2.Why is the economy important for a country or region?
Q3.Order the words to complete the definition of politics, the way people make...
Q4.What can impact the economy?
Q5.What is VAT and how does it affect the price of goods and services?
Q6.The type of democracy where citizens vote for politicians to make law and policy on their behalf is known as what?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which person, within government, plays a key role in managing the country's finance?
Q2.The tax introduced in 2018, aimed at products with high sugar content, was known as what?
Q3.Match each statement to the correct idea about the Government and the economy.
the Government acts to protect jobs and services during crises
the Government must respond to things outside its control
the Government influences the economy but doesn’t control everything