How do citizens take action?

In this lesson, we will learn about the role of a citizen within a democracy. We will explore what being part of the democratic process means and what actions can be taken to improve the world around us.

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How do citizens take action?

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Q1.True or false, 'Democracy' comes from the Latin words 'demos' meaning people, and 'kratos' meaning power?

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Q2.True or false, the UK is a democratic country where the people choose who represents them in Parliament?

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Q3.Which of the following BEST describes the key characteristics of the media in a democracy?

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Q4.Which of these would NOT lead to effective action?

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Q5.On which of the following issues has Marcus Rashford successfully campaigned?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

How do citizens take action?

Assess what you learnt in your lesson today by completing the quiz below. Don't forget to click 'get your score' at the end. Good luck!

Q1.True or false, 'Democracy' comes from the Latin words 'demos' meaning people, and 'kratos' meaning power?

1/5

Q2.True or false, the UK is a democratic country where the people choose who represents them in Parliament?

2/5

Q3.Which of the following BEST describes the key characteristics of the media in a democracy?

3/5

Q4.Which of these would NOT lead to effective action?

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Q5.On which of the following issues has Marcus Rashford successfully campaigned?

5/5

Lesson summary: How do citizens take action?

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