Lesson 8 - The voice of democracy |
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Starter task ideas
> Vote for a form representative to make you views known at the school council > Stand as a representatives of the school council for your form > Consult your peers on what they think > consult your parents on their views > Write a letter expressing your views to; a teacher; form tutor; head teacher; school governors > Request a meeting to discuss your views with; a teacher; form tutor; head teacher; school governors |
Democracy in the UK
Every area of the UK is overseen by a local council, staffed by elected councilors. When the council first meets after an election, it elects a leader and the members of the cabinet. The leader and cabinet all come from the political party that won most votes: they have the majority. |
Homework - due lesson 10
You are to research and prepare a brief informal presentation to deliver to the rest of the class in two lessons time. You will not have the use of a computer but may wish to produce handouts to be given to your peers. Please chose one of the following topics: > How does the council work? > What does a council do? > How to communicate with your local council |
Becoming an MP
As well as the local councilors, everybody has an MP (Member of Parliament) who represents their interests. Where councilors are there to look after your interests locally, MP's job is to represent their constituents views nationally. There are 646 MPs Nationally representing every part of the country. Most of the MPs were chosen by one of the political parties to be its candidate at election, however a few stand as independents. |
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Please follow directions from your teacher to read the case study linked opposite and complete accompanying questions.
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