How can we exercise democratic rights without a vote?

In this lesson, we will explore some of the ways that citizens can participate in a democracy beyond voting. We will investigate local, national and international organisations that work to challenge injustice and protect political rights and freedoms. To complete the lesson, you are asked to make a pledge of something that you could do this year to make a difference in your community.

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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!

Q1.True or false, you can register to vote at 16?

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Q2.Which of these countries is NOT in the United Kingdom?

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Q3.The age group who vote the most are:

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Q4.Only in Scotland can 16-17 year olds vote in parliamentary elections

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Q5.Which of these is a key citizenship skill?

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Q6.Which of these is an argument for lowering the voting age to 16?

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Q7.Would you vote to lower the age of voting to 16?

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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!

Q1.True or false, you can register to vote at 16?

1/7

Q2.Which of these countries is NOT in the United Kingdom?

2/7

Q3.The age group who vote the most are:

3/7

Q4.Only in Scotland can 16-17 year olds vote in parliamentary elections

4/7

Q5.Which of these is a key citizenship skill?

5/7

Q6.Which of these is an argument for lowering the voting age to 16?

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Q7.Would you vote to lower the age of voting to 16?

7/7

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How can we exercise democratic rights without a vote?

Please complete this short quiz to test your knowledge!

Q1.True or false, I can only use my democratic right by voting?

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Q2.We have the democratic right to expect:

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Q3.Which of these is a democratic right?

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Q4.You can vote in all elections in the UK when you turn

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Q5.What is the name of the organisation that has members of young people who debate issues with Parliament?

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Q6.Amnesty International campaigns for:

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Q7.I will make a pledge to exercise my democratic rights and take one action this year:

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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How can we exercise democratic rights without a vote?

Please complete this short quiz to test your knowledge!

Q1.True or false, I can only use my democratic right by voting?

1/7

Q2.We have the democratic right to expect:

2/7

Q3.Which of these is a democratic right?

3/7

Q4.You can vote in all elections in the UK when you turn

4/7

Q5.What is the name of the organisation that has members of young people who debate issues with Parliament?

5/7

Q6.Amnesty International campaigns for:

6/7

Q7.I will make a pledge to exercise my democratic rights and take one action this year:

7/7

Lesson summary: How can we exercise democratic rights without a vote?

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