What roles do NGOs, charities and civil society play in local communities?
What roles do NGOs, charities and civil society play in local communities?
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- In this lesson, we will examine the role of charities and NGOs in our communites and gain an understanding of the power they hold. We investigate their actions beyond that of aid and relief, and see how they play a part in civil society. To explore this fully, we focus on case studies of Age UK and Save the Children.
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5 Questions
Q1.
True or false: a General Election is an opportunity for people to choose their local MP
False
Q2.
How long does the Fixed Term Parliament Act saw there should be between General Elections?
1 year
3 years
4 years
Q3.
What is a manifesto?
A book of political stories
A list of all the men involved in the election
An account of the election so people know what happened
Q4.
True or false: in the UK we have a secret ballot
False
Q5.
True of False: for elections in England we use the First-Past-the-Post system
False
5 Questions
Q1.
True or false: NGO stands for Non Governmental Organisation
False
Q2.
True or false: civil society incudes the work of government?
True
Q3.
Which of the following do Age UK provide? There is more than one correct answer.
Wrapping up your Christmas presents
Q4.
True or false: charities provide more than aid and relief?
False
Q5.
True or false: NGOs like Save the Children and the Red Cross carry out their work abroad, not in the UK?
True