How can we influence those in power using democratic processes?
How can we influence those in power using democratic processes?
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- 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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5 Questions
Q1.
What does the word 'Franchise' mean?
The human right to life
The political right to protest
Q2.
True or false: The last time the voting age was reformed was in 1928
True
Q3.
At what age can you vote in elections in the UK?
13
3
Q4.
At what age can you register to vote in England and Northern Ireland ?
18
21
Q5.
Which of these arguments is against reforming the voting age
At 16 you can marry, join the armed forces and consent to medical treatment
You have knowledge of voting and how it works through citizenship lessons
5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, the Pope is head of the Catholic church?
False
Q2.
True or false, in a democracy, citizens have the political power to choose who governs them by voting in elections?
False
Q3.
True or false, citizens give those in government permission to make decisions on their behalf. This permission is called a 'ballot'?
True
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?
True
Q5.
Which one of the following is not a way to protest?
Demonstrate
Lobbying
Petition