a system of government that operates at a local level providing services to its community

a person elected to represent their ward or division and the people who live in it; they provide a bridge between the community and the council

often those with specialist knowledge who work for the council; support local councillors to make decisions for the local area

How is local government structured?

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Pupils look at the role of local and national government and identify reserved and devolved powers in the UK.

Where does power reside in the UK?

a smaller type of government that provides services to its community

a person elected to represent their ward and the people who live in it

those with specialist knowledge who work for the council

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Local government in the UK can be structured as either a single-tier or a {{}}-tier system.

A county and district council share an area but have different duties.

A unitary authority and a district council split responsibilities.

A London borough and a county council provide services together.

A district council handles all services alone.

Which of the following is true about two-tier local government?

They are employed by the council and provide expert knowledge on local services.

They are elected by local residents and connect the community and the council.

They oversee the daily operations of council departments and employees.

Which of the following best describes the role of a local councillor?

Which role in the local government is mostly ceremonial?

Council {{}} are usually employed by the council and often have specialist knowledge in specific areas. They provide expert advice.

Who has the overall control to make national decisions?

{{}}government focuses on providing services and managing local issues.

The Prime Minister selects a group of senior politicians called the {{}} to run government departments and help make important decisions for the country.

UK Parliament has responsibility over national laws and policies.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can make some of their own laws.

focuses on issues in counties and smaller communities.

Which devolved nation's Parliament is commonly known as the Senedd?

Central government covers the UK, local government controls defence.

Central government makes national laws, local government manages local services.

Local government controls the military, central government collects bins.

Local government creates laws for the country, central government enforces them.

Which of the following is a key difference between central and local government?

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