Should the voting age be reformed?

In this lesson we consider the arguments for and against voting reform.You will review your opinion and assess the opinions of two different writers before creating a written response to the question 'Should the voting age be reformed?'.

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Q1.Local democracy is about decisions made in your local area and how you can influence them?

True False

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Q2.'A person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a difference' is defined as an...

Inactive Citizen Active Citizen

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Q3.Why is it important to be an active citizen?

It looks good on your CV It prepares you for life and helps to create positive change You get high fives from your Citizenship teacher

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Q4.Which one of these is NOT an example of how young people can be Active Citizens and make their voice heard locally?

Draw up a petition to send to the council expressing residents views Organise a local demonstration or march in connection with an issue that frustrates you Play video games all day and nothing else Play an active part in your local Youth Council

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Q5.Youth Councils are led by which group of people in society?

Adults Young People Politicians

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Q6.The example of a Youth Council that we looked at in the lesson was...

London Youth Council Islington Youth Council Leeds Youth Council

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Q7.True or false, Youth Councils are good for democracy because they allow people to forms good habits for life by getting young people to vote?

True False

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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

Question 6

Question 7

Q1.Local democracy is about decisions made in your local area and how you can influence them?

True False

1/7

Q2.'A person who actively takes responsibility, becomes involved in areas of public concern and tries to make a difference' is defined as an...

Inactive Citizen Active Citizen

2/7

Q3.Why is it important to be an active citizen?

It looks good on your CV It prepares you for life and helps to create positive change You get high fives from your Citizenship teacher

3/7

Q4.Which one of these is NOT an example of how young people can be Active Citizens and make their voice heard locally?

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Q5.Youth Councils are led by which group of people in society?

Adults Young People Politicians

5/7

Q6.The example of a Youth Council that we looked at in the lesson was...

London Youth Council Islington Youth Council Leeds Youth Council

6/7

Q7.True or false, Youth Councils are good for democracy because they allow people to forms good habits for life by getting young people to vote?

True False

7/7

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Should the voting age be reformed?

Citizenship

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Q1.What does the word 'Franchise' mean?

The human right to life The legal right to vote in your country’s elections. The political right to protest

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

True False

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

3 13 18

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

21 18 16

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

You have knowledge of voting and how it works through citizenship lessons At 16, you may still live at home and are more easily influenced by parents and teachers. At 16 you can marry, join the armed forces and consent to medical treatment

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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.

Quiz:

Should the voting age be reformed?

Citizenship

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.What does the word 'Franchise' mean?

The human right to life The legal right to vote in your country’s elections. The political right to protest

1/5

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

True False

2/5

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

3 13 18

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

21 18 16

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

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