when people vote to choose their leaders or representatives

the specific geographical area that is represented by each MP in the House of Commons

the leader of the political party who is in power and head of the Government

How do elections work?

Citizenship

In this unit, pupils learn about the roles of government and parliament and how they are organised. They explore how elections work and what the role of political parties and MPs are.

How does the political system work in the UK?

What process does this definition explain? A formal process for the electorate to choose their representative in the House of Commons.

the specific area that is represented by each Member of Parliament

the leader of the political party in power and head of the Government

Match the word to its correct definition.

A general election starts with the dissolution of ...

What kind of government is characterised by citizens having the power to choose their leaders and representatives?

Which of these is **not** a type of election in the UK?

Which is **not** a method that candidates use to persuade the electorate to vote for them?

those elected and given the responsibility to run the state

the power or right to have official responsibility and make decisions

where citizens have the right to vote and participate in decisions

Match the words to their correct definitions.

to make and enforce laws, run the country and manage public services

to discuss political issues but not make any decisions

to only enforce laws without making any changes

What is the role of the Government in the UK?

It consists of just the Prime Minister and MPs.

It is made up of the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the monarch.

It only includes elected MPs from different political parties.

The Government makes laws; Parliament runs the country.

The Government runs the country; Parliament makes and scrutinises laws.

The Government and Parliament are the same thing.

What is the main difference between the Government and Parliament?

Parliament, with input from the Government

Who is responsible for making laws in the UK?

Starter Quiz