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How can citizens get involved in community change?

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How can citizens get involved in community change?

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn how to get involved with community improvement. We will also learn about the UK Youth Parliament and its impact locally and nationally.

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7 Questions

Q1.
True of false, charities can make a profit?
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
True or false, in local community groups, volunteers work to benefit their group members, improve their neighbourhood or run campaigns?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
What sort of help does Weyforward provide to assist young people with their project ideas?
Counselling
Correct answer: Mentoring
Tutoring
Q4.
Friends of the Earth, Extinction Rebellion and the RSPB are all charities that campaign for...
Animal Welfare
Correct answer: Environmental Issues
Humanitarian Issues
Q5.
How much money did the government give STEPS club for young people for their new building?
£1M
£3,000
Correct answer: £3M
£500,000
Q6.
What is one of the aims of STEPS club for young people?
To give them somewhere to escape to from college.
Correct answer: To help and educate young people.
To stop young people making friends.
Q7.
Which of these statements about Amnesty International is false?:
Amnesty International campaigns for Human Rights.
Amnesty International has over 7 million members.
Correct answer: Amnesty International uses violent campaign methods.

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7 Questions

Q1.
Which one of these is an example of local government?
Greater London Authority
Scottish Assembly
Correct answer: Town council
UK Parliament
Q2.
In a school, who usually makes the day to day running decisions?
Parents and carers
The academy trust
Correct answer: The headteacher
Your tutor
Q3.
What is the name of the process that a person goes through to bring about change?
Correct answer: Campaign
Inaction
Lethargy
Truce
Q4.
What does UKYP stand for?
United Kingdom Yellow Pages
United Kingdom Young People
Correct answer: United Kingdom Youth Parliament
Q5.
How many members are in the UK Youth Parliament?
204
Correct answer: 369
506
650
Q6.
Which English town does Isaac Codjoe represent?
Ilkeston
Ilminster
Correct answer: Ipswich
Ivybridge
Q7.
Amika George's campaign is about
Correct answer: Free period products for girls who can't afford them.
Free school meals.
Stopping poverty in developing countries.