Year 8
Year 8
How have our political rights changed over time?
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn what political rights are and explore the concept of universal suffrage. We will investigate the long struggle for voting rights and how women's suffrage was achieved. You will have a chance to give your view about how political rights have evolved over time.
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6 Questions
Q1.
An example of a political right is:
The right to life
The right to shelter
Q2.
Aristotle is a...
Greek poet
Person who likes Greek food
Q3.
At what age can you vote in England?
16
21
Q4.
Universal Suffrage means everyone can vote
True
Q5.
The Magna Carta was signed in
1815
2015
Q6.
It took a long time to get the political rights we have today
False