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The democratic process

The democratic process form time activity.

Students think of issues that concern them and understand how they can make changes.

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Relevant SEAL outcomes

39: I can communicate effectively with others, listening to what others say as well as expressing my own thoughts and feelings…

Topic Aims

Programme of study for key stage 3 Citizenship

1.1 Democracy and justice

1: participating actively in different kinds of decision-making and voting in order to influence public life.

4: understanding and exploring the roles of citizens and Parliament in holding government and those in power to account.

Learning Outcomes

Students think of issues that concern them and understand how they can make changes.

Students learn about the website at www.number10.gov.uk and online petitions to the government.

Introduction

Do the students know how they can take part in democratic processes?

Do they know how old they have to be before they can vote?

Do they think that they should have the vote at 16 rather than 18?