having control or authority over something or someone

the principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK; Parliament can create, amend or end any UK law

the power to affect or change someone's thoughts, actions, or decisions

What is power and influence?

Citizenship

Pupils explore the power and influence of the media both locally and nationally and consider how citizens can effectively navigate the information they are presented with.

How powerful is the media?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Honour based violence, terrorism, extremism and radicalisation.

the ability to control or influence the behaviour of others

a journalist exposing corruption in government

Which of the following is an example of media power?

the principles, rules and laws that Britain follows

the ability to persuade others to think or act in a certain way

Parliament has the supreme legal authority in the UK

Match the following terms to their correct definitions.

Which is the most powerful group in Parliament?

They cannot influence political decisions because they are not eligible to vote.

They can influence political decisions by lobbying MPs and joining campaigns.

They have no power to influence politics as they lack resources and authority.

They only have political power once they turn 18 and are eligible to vote.

Which of the following statements best explains how young people can influence political decisions, even if they aren't eligible to vote?

Who was a 'normal' person who had huge political and legal influence during the US Civil Rights Movement?

deciding who you would like to represent you in Parliament

Match the active citizenship method to its description.

What is the name given to information that can reach a large number of people?

Which is **not** a position within Parliament?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

What is power and influence?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.