How can we make change happen?

Citizenship

How can young people play an active role in democracy?

“Changemakers” are activists that make a difference at a local, national or international level.

“Changemakers” are people that enjoy playing computer games.

“Changemakers” are people who go to university

She has led young people around the world in protests, calling for more action to be taken on climate change.

She stands up for a girl’s right to an education across the world and makes speeches to raise awareness of the issue.

She stood up for black people’s rights in America in the 1950s and chose to sit in a seat on the bus that was reserved for white people. Her actions started the “Bus Boycott”

What makes Malala Yousafzai a 'Changemaker'?

Who started a campaign and wrote to her local MP to stop the government from removing feminism from the A – Level politics syllabus?

Campaigning for recycle bins for your school

Volunteering for a charity in another country

Which of these is an example of local democracy action?

Starting or supporting a petition is an example of democratic action

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

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

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

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?

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

How can we make change happen?

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