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

a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

the basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to

What is a democratic community?

Citizenship

In this unit pupils consider what citizenship is all about, they will explore what knowledge and skills they need to develop to become active citizens. 

Citizenship - what's it all about?

a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic

Which of the following is the best definition of community?

a system of government in which we vote in regular, fair elections

one person, or a small group of individuals, making the rules

Which is **not** a key feature of a democracy?

True or false? In a democracy, you have more rights and can influence decision-makers and those in power.

It is the easiest way to find out who doesn’t like you.

They might be too young to fully take part in democracy.

It is the fairest way to make a decision.

So that one person will have the final decision.

True or false? Equality means giving everyone what they need based on their individual situation, rather than treating everyone exactly the same.

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children 

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund 

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Which of the following organisations fight for the rights and fair treatment of children?

Fairness is a matter of opinion. True or false?

a person who makes a difference in their community

people living together in an ordered community

actions organised by an individual or a group to achieve an aim

rules that are used to order the way in which a society behaves

a set of guidelines that tell people what is and what is not allowed

a group of pupils who act as representatives for their fellow pupils

Fairness involves a process to decide what is and isn't fair, considering if everyone can achieve the same outcomes. True or false?

What does the organisation UNICEF aim to protect?

Treating people equally or in a way that is right or reasonable.

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

What is a democratic community?

Lesson outcome

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