How can we improve democracy in the UK?

Citizenship

Increase representation, participation and reform our electoral /voting system

What are the different ways of improving democracy?

Which out of the four nations have not lowered the voting age?

16-17 year olds are not mature enough to vote.

Politicians would be more likely to act on issues affecting young people if they could vote.

Young voters are less likely to vote and this will result in a decline in turnout.

Which statement supports lowering the voting age?

Parents, teachers or college lecturers may easily influence 16-17 year olds to vote a certain way.

Voting at 16 would match other aspects of citizenship available at that age e.g joining the army.

Young people may well have a better knowledge of issues than some older people.

Which statement suggests the voting age should NOT be lowered?

It will increase public participation and provide political power for young people.

It will lower the age at which you can become an MP

Why might lowering the voting age help improve democracy?

Freedom of the media is the principle that all forms of communication and expression should be considered a right to be exercised freely.

Freedom of the media is the principle that the media must be restricted at all times.

Freedom of the media means to allow everyone access to free magazines.

In a democracy, the media's role is to hold government to account.

Represent the different views of the journalist.

Through the public boycotting different media sources.

because the media can ensure that actions of the government are kept secret.

because the media can hold the government to account and represent views of the public to influence new laws.

because the media can support the government so that it is strong and stable.

Why is the media important in a democracy?