Citizenship

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How can we influence those in power using democratic processes?

In this lesson, we will consider how we can use the democratic process to influence those in power, at both the local and the national level. We will look at who has political power and how citizens can demonstrate political power through lobbying, demonstrations and petitions.

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Q1.What does the word 'Franchise' mean?

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Q2.True or false: The last time the voting age was reformed was in 1928

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Q3.At what age can you vote in elections in the UK?

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Q4.At what age can you register to vote in England and Northern Ireland ?

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Q5.Which of these arguments is against reforming the voting age

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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.What does the word 'Franchise' mean?

1/5

Q2.True or false: The last time the voting age was reformed was in 1928

2/5

Q3.At what age can you vote in elections in the UK?

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Q4.At what age can you register to vote in England and Northern Ireland ?

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Q5.Which of these arguments is against reforming the voting age

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- How can we influence those in power using democratic processes?

Citizenship

Q1.True or false, the Pope is head of the Catholic church?

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Q2.True or false, in a democracy, citizens have the political power to choose who governs them by voting in elections?

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Q3.True or false, citizens give those in government permission to make decisions on their behalf. This permission is called a 'ballot'?

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Q4.True or false, the four national institutions of power in the UK are; the UK Parliament, the National Assembly of Wales , the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Council?

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Q5.Which one of the following is not a way to protest?

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- How can we influence those in power using democratic processes?

Citizenship

Q1.True or false, the Pope is head of the Catholic church?

1/5

Q2.True or false, in a democracy, citizens have the political power to choose who governs them by voting in elections?

2/5

Q3.True or false, citizens give those in government permission to make decisions on their behalf. This permission is called a 'ballot'?

3/5

Q4.True or false, the four national institutions of power in the UK are; the UK Parliament, the National Assembly of Wales , the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Council?

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Q5.Which one of the following is not a way to protest?

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Lesson summary: How can we influence those in power using democratic processes?

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