rules, usually made by Parliament, that are used to order the way in which a society behaves

a law or a set of laws that have been passed by Parliament; the word is also used to describe the act of making a new law

the age at which you can do something as defined by the law

What are laws?

Citizenship

In this unit, pupils explore what the law is and how criminal and civil laws are made. They examine what role citizens can have in changing the law and consider how the justice system should apply to young people.

What is the law and how is it changed?

Which of the following is Parliament also known as?

Parliament is made up of three parts. Which part is missing from this list? House of Lords, monarchy and ...

What is a law or a set of laws that have been passed by Parliament officially known as?

rules, usually made by parliament, to order society's behaviour

not allowed/forbidden by law, especially criminal law

the age you are held legally accountable for your actions

Match the term to the correct definition.

What is the age of criminal responsibility in England?

Who is being described here? These people do not make laws, they are there to enforce them.

Who decides who becomes a Member of Parliament?

Who keeps order and enforces the law in the UK?

If you break the law, what are you committing?

going to the cinema aged 12 to watch a PG film

taking some sweets from a shop without paying for them

Starter Quiz