Starter quiz
- Which of the following is a key feature of a democracy?
- Power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader.
- Citizens have the right to vote and participate in decision-making. ✓
- The Government controls all aspects of the economy.
- Elections are held once a decade.
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- Which of the following Acts granted (some) women the right to vote for the first time in the UK?
- The Representation of the People Act 1918 ✓
- The Great Reform Act 1832
- The Representation of the People Act 1867
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- Who was the leader of the Suffragettes?
- 'Emmeline Pankhurst' ✓
- Match the sentence starter to it's end.
- A protest is⇔a public demonstration expressing disapproval to a situation. ✓
- Laws are⇔rules, made by Parliament, that all society has to follow. ✓
- Disorder is⇔disruptive or violent behaviour. ✓
- Which of the following is a common argument in favour of giving 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote?
- They are financially independent and can make informed decisions on taxes.
- They are mature enough to serve in government positions.
- They are directly affected by policies made by politicians. ✓
- They have the legal right to drive and should therefore take part in elections.
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- What is a common argument against giving 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote?
- They are seen as too young to understand complex political issues. ✓
- They are not affected by government policies.
- They are all required to work full-time and lack free time.
- They lack the legal right to work or drive.
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Exit quiz
- What am I describing? Fundamental rights and freedoms that every person is entitled to.
- 'Human rights' ✓
- What am I describing? Fundamental freedoms and entitlements needed to maintain a democratic society.
- 'democratic rights' ✓
- Which of the following is an example of a democratic right?
- right to fair trial
- right to vote in elections ✓
- right to privacy
- right to own property
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- Match the right to it's description.
- freedom of speech⇔people can express their opinions and criticise the Government ✓
- freedom of association⇔people can join groups, organisations, and political parties ✓
- freedom of assembly⇔people can gather and protest peacefully ✓
- Which of the following is not a way to exercise democratic rights without voting?
- joining a political party and campaigning for candidates
- serving on a jury ✓
- contacting your local councillor or MP
- joining a protest or pressure group
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- Which of the following would joining a political party as a youth member enable you to do?
- campaign during elections ✓
- plan and participate in protests or campaigns
- shape party policies on issues important to young people ✓
- gain experience in organising, debating and leading ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Democratic rights are fundamental freedoms and entitlements needed to sustain political democracy.
- There are several ways you can exercise your democratic rights, even if you cannot vote.
Common misconception
Voting is the only way you can exercise your democratic rights.
There are several ways you can exercise your democratic rights, even if you cannot vote. You could: contact your local councilor or Member of Parliament (MP); express your opinion, join a protest or pressure group; or join a political party.
Keywords
Human tights - basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to
Democratic rights - fundamental freedoms and entitlements needed to maintain a democratic society
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