Lesson outcome

In this lesson, we will look back at the role of the citizen within a democratic society. We will link this discussion to Article 21 of the UDHR and we will consider why it is important for citizens to be involved in democratic decision making. We will then explore the authority of citizens in holding those in power to account through parliamentary select committees. Lastly, using the education committee as an example, we will find out how we can get involved in committees and what is involved in giving evidence.