What is democracy?
In this lesson, we will define the concept of democracy and explore the features that ensure there is a strong democracy in society.
Unit: What are the strengths and weaknesses of the UK democratic system?
Lessons:
6 lessons
Is direct democracy better?
In this lesson we will be learning about the difference between direct and representative democracy and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of both systems.
Are elections truly fair?
In this lesson, we will explore the importance of elections to democracy. We will go on to investigate two different types of voting systems: First Past the Post and Proportional Representation.
Why is media freedom necessary in a democracy?
In this lesson we will define what a free media is in all its forms. We will go on to examine the importance a free media plays in a democratic country and the roles the media plays. We will focus on the role the media has on holding those in power to account.
How can we improve democracy in the UK?
In this lesson we will explore the different ways in which democracy could be improved within the UK. We will analyse the debate around allowing 16 year olds to vote.
Deliberative Debate: What are the strengths and weaknesses of democracy in the UK?
In this lesson, we will recall all that we have learnt over the last few weeks on the topic of democracy. We will then prepare a speech answering our overarching question for this unit, does democracy in the UK work well?
Units in Citizenship
Units in Politics, parliament and government
- How well does the media hold those in power to account?
- How can we make a difference in society? Active citizenship project
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the UK democratic system?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the legal system?
- How does the economy work?
- How does the UK play a meaningful role in the international community?
- How is UK society diverse and changing?
- What is the nature of the British constitution?
- Why do we need the right to protest in democracy?
- How do others govern?
- Where does power reside in the UK?
- Practising what we have learned - GCSE revision and retrieval
- How does the political system work in the UK?
- What is the nature of the British constitution?
- How do others govern?
- Where does power reside in the UK?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the UK democratic system?
- How does local democracy work?
- Why do we need the right to protest in democracy?
- How is the UK governed?