a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives, who then make laws and decisions on their behalf

the group of people with the authority to govern a country; in the UK, the Government is chosen and led by the Prime Minister (PM)

What is the difference between democratic and non-democratic government?

Citizenship

Pupils compare different types of government from the UK to US and North Korea.

How do others govern?

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

a system where the human rights of citizens are respected

a system where one leader or a small group, without opposition

the group responsible for making and enforcing the laws of a country

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Fill in the gap: The distribution of responsibilities among different branches so no one person, or group of people, holds too much control is known as the {{}}.

by controlling the media and restricting protests

by allowing opposition parties to campaign

by allowing citizens to criticise members of the Government

by encouraging members of the public to gather in public

How might a non-democratic government limit political freedom?

Elections in non-democratic countries may be controlled or unfair.

Elections are not held in non-democratic countries.

Voter turnout is always higher in democratic countries.

Elections are always held online in democratic countries.

How might elections in democratic and non-democratic countries differ?

The Government remains in power permanently.

The media stops reporting on all political stories.

The military automatically takes control.

In a democracy, what may happens if the Government becomes unpopular?

Iit helps to hold the Government accountable for their actions.

It stops one party from having too much control.

Which of these is **not** a benefit of a multi-party system?

Who is the Head of State in the United Kingdom?

Fill in the gap: Local democracy gives people the power to make decisions about their {{}}.

represents a constituency and debates national laws

makes decisions on local issues such as housing and transport

leads the Government and makes national policies

Match each political role to its function.

that everyone over 18 is required to vote

the monarch makes all the political decisions

citizens can participate in free and fair elections

Which of these is a strength of the UK's democratic system?

How can young people act democratically before they turn 18?

Fill in the gap: In the UK, laws are made in the House of Commons and the {{}}.

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Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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