Can citizens change laws?

In this lesson you will explore the role of the youth court and how young people are treated within the Criminal Justice System. You will find out about a range of people who work within the Criminal Justice System and and how they support young people.

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Q1.What is a constituency?

A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament. A hairdressing technique. A type of artists' paint. The texture dough needs to have before it can be baked and becomes bread.

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Q2.Which of these is NOT the role of an MP?

Passing Laws. Debating Issues. Making sure litter is collected in your town. Representing the people. Challenging the Government.

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Q3.A proposal for a law is called a.....?

Paper Charter Bill Act Idea

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Q4.Laws that deal with thefts and assaults are....

Criminal Laws Civil Laws

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Q5.How old do you have to be to vote in a general election in the UK?

16 25 14 21 18

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Q6.How many MP's are there in the House of Commons?

646 710 450 650

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Q7.Laws that deal with broken contracts are:

Criminal Laws Civil Laws

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Q8.The Prime Minister forms their government. The other parties in the House of Commons form the....?

Preposition Opposition Juxtaposition Attrition

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Q9.Who represents you in the House of Commons?

Member of Parliament Black Rod The Speaker Clerk

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Q10.What is it called when a bill is presented in the Houses of Parliament?

Speaking Debating Reading Writing Talking

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

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Question 7

Question 8

Question 9

Question 10

Q1.What is a constituency?

A geographical area represented by a Member of Parliament. A hairdressing technique. A type of artists' paint. The texture dough needs to have before it can be baked and becomes bread.

1/10

Q2.Which of these is NOT the role of an MP?

Passing Laws. Debating Issues. Making sure litter is collected in your town. Representing the people. Challenging the Government.

2/10

Q3.A proposal for a law is called a.....?

Paper Charter Bill Act Idea

3/10

Q4.Laws that deal with thefts and assaults are....

Criminal Laws Civil Laws

4/10

Q5.How old do you have to be to vote in a general election in the UK?

16 25 14 21 18

5/10

Q6.How many MP's are there in the House of Commons?

646 710 450 650

6/10

Q7.Laws that deal with broken contracts are:

Criminal Laws Civil Laws

7/10

Q8.The Prime Minister forms their government. The other parties in the House of Commons form the....?

Preposition Opposition Juxtaposition Attrition

8/10

Q9.Who represents you in the House of Commons?

Member of Parliament Black Rod The Speaker Clerk

9/10

Q10.What is it called when a bill is presented in the Houses of Parliament?

Speaking Debating Reading Writing Talking

10/10

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Can citizens change laws?

Test your learning by finishing off the lesson with this short quiz!

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Q1.What is "Royal Assent"?

Disapproval of the Queen. Agreement of the Queen to a pass a new law. A type of jelly used in beauty products. To become a new Monarch.

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Q2.When a decision about a bill needs to be made in the Houses of Parliament, the MPs…

Sing Read Agree Vote Dance

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Q3.In today's lesson what was the first stage of the campaign which led to Finn's Law?

Protest Create a petition Get media coverage Research

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Q4.What is a good way to research what a large number of people think about an issue?

Essay Ask a friend Committee Survey

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Q5.What is the name of a powerful way to show public support through signatures?

Transmission Friction Submission Petition

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Q6.Who is the best person to contact to get a newspaper story published?

Scientist Journalist Ornithologist Ophthalmologist

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Q7.What is the word for contacting your MP and trying to persuade them to do something?

Landing Entrance Hallway Lobby Porch

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Q8.What is the method of discussion used to discuss a proposed law in parliament?

Debate Order Argument Row

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Q9.What is the name of the police dog handler that started the campaign that led to Finn's law?

PC Tony WPC Amika PC Dave WPC Malala

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Q10.How long did it take for Finn's campaign to change the law?

15 months 3 months 1 year 3 years

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Quiz:

Can citizens change laws?

Test your learning by finishing off the lesson with this short quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Question 8

Question 9

Question 10

Q1.What is "Royal Assent"?

Disapproval of the Queen. Agreement of the Queen to a pass a new law. A type of jelly used in beauty products. To become a new Monarch.

1/10

Q2.When a decision about a bill needs to be made in the Houses of Parliament, the MPs…

Sing Read Agree Vote Dance

2/10

Q3.In today's lesson what was the first stage of the campaign which led to Finn's Law?

Protest Create a petition Get media coverage Research

3/10

Q4.What is a good way to research what a large number of people think about an issue?

Essay Ask a friend Committee Survey

4/10

Q5.What is the name of a powerful way to show public support through signatures?

Transmission Friction Submission Petition

5/10

Q6.Who is the best person to contact to get a newspaper story published?

Scientist Journalist Ornithologist Ophthalmologist

6/10

Q7.What is the word for contacting your MP and trying to persuade them to do something?

Landing Entrance Hallway Lobby Porch

7/10

Q8.What is the method of discussion used to discuss a proposed law in parliament?

Debate Order Argument Row

8/10

Q9.What is the name of the police dog handler that started the campaign that led to Finn's law?

PC Tony WPC Amika PC Dave WPC Malala

9/10

Q10.How long did it take for Finn's campaign to change the law?

15 months 3 months 1 year 3 years

10/10

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