Why and how should citizens take action?
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- In this lesson, we will look back at the role of the citizen within a democratic society. We will link this discussion to Article 21 of the UDHR and we will consider why it is important for citizens to be involved in democratic decision making. We will then explore the authority of citizens in holding those in power to account through parliamentary select committees. Lastly, using the education committee as an example, we will find out how we can get involved in committees and what is involved in giving evidence.
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5 Questions
Q1.
The word democracy comes for which language?
French
Roman
Q2.
Which famous footballer is now associated with being a changemaker?
Gareth Bale
Kevin De Bruyne
Mohamed Salah
Q3.
Which type of campaign method did Christina Adane use to begin with?
Holding meetings in public
Media appearances
Meetings with politicians
Q4.
True or false: period poverty only affects women outside of the UK.
True
Q5.
Which of the following methods did Amika use during her campaign? There are TWO correct answers.
Media stunts
5 Questions
Q1.
What does the word influence mean in the context of citizenship?
Taking an action after taking alcohol you act under the influence of a substance
To force people to do what you want
Q2.
Which political parties are represented on a select committee?
All parties except the government as they have to hold them to account
Only the party who is opposition
Only the party who won the last general election
Q3.
How can citizens become involved in a select committee?
By becoming chair of the select committee
By telling other people about them
By watching them on television
Q4.
True or false: there is always an education select committee?
False
Q5.
True or false: the government can ignore a Select Committee Report?
False