Why are select committees important in a democracy? | Citizenship

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Match the word with its correct definition.
- changemaker
  
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  someone who wants the world to be different and makes it happen ✓
- democracy
  
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  a system of government in which citizens vote in fair elections ✓
- change
  
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  an act or process through which something becomes different ✓
Changemakers can also be described as...
- followers
- activists ✓
- observers
- bystanders
Who do changemakers form a bridge between?
- the Government and the people ✓
- the police and the Government
- politicians and the Government
Match the person or organisation with their campaign.
- Boyan Slat
  
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  The Ocean Cleanup ✓
- Amnesty International
  
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  Troll Patrol ✓
- Leah Namugerwa
  
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  Birthday Trees project ✓
Inspiring others to get involved, changemakers raise awareness about issues like human ______ and the environment.
- 'rights' ✓
What is the main focus of Malala Yousafzai's campaign?
- the right to vote
- the right to education ✓
- the right to health

Match the word with the correct definition.
- select committee
  
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  members of the legislative body chosen to investigate specific issues ✓
- democracy
  
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  a system of government in which citizens vote in fair elections ✓
- monarchy
  
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  the Head of State, our King or Queen ✓
Select committees strengthen ______ by giving citizens a chance to shape policies and have a voice in the political process.
- 'democracy' ✓
What type of evidence can not be provided to a select committee?
- written submissions
- oral testimonies
- sharing documents
- irrelevant information ✓
Why do select committees gather evidence from the public, experts and organisations?
- to make recommendations to the Government ✓
- to replace the Government
- to create laws directly
- to hold elections
Engaging with select committees ensures __________, accountability and diverse representation in decision-making.
- misinformation
- inequality
- fairness ✓
Who can contribute to a select committee?
- only politicians and people in high-ranking positions
- only members of the Government
- anyone, including experts and the public ✓
- only people working within the committee’s specific field of work

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Select committees allow citizens to help shape policies and strengthen democracy.
Select committees use evidence from the public, experts and organisations to make recommendations to the Government.
Evidence can be given through written submissions, oral testimony or hearings, or sharing documents.
The process of collecting evidence for select committees ensures fairness, accountability and diverse representation.
Engaging with and contributing to select committees supports democracy and reflects community needs.

Only politicians and people in important jobs can contribute to a select committee.

Anyone can submit evidence to a select committee, including pupils.

Select committee - a group of members of the legislative body (MPs or other lawmakers) chosen to look into specific issues or topics & report back on their findings; they make sure important issues are looked at closely
Democracy - a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf