How do local elections work?
I can explain what elections are, why campaigns are important and how local elections are conducted.
How do local elections work?
I can explain what elections are, why campaigns are important and how local elections are conducted.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A political party is an organised group of people who share similar beliefs and goals about how society should be run.
- A local election is a formal process for voters to choose people to represent their views on the council.
- Candidates run campaigns to tell local residents about their policies and ideas for the local area.
Keywords
Election - when people vote to choose their leaders or representatives
Ward - smaller, specific area within a local council's district
Candidate - a person who is standing for election
Campaign - actions or events organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim
Manifesto - a statement published by a person or group of people which says what their aims and policies are
Common misconception
All candidates have the same level of resources and support during campaigns.
In reality, some candidates may struggle to reach voters due to limited funding or organisation, which can affect their visibility and chances of success.
Equipment
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
money that a council receives from funding and from local citizens
money a council spends
charges paid by a citizen or a business to a council
what councillors are paid instead of a salary
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a statement outlining a candidate’s policies and ideas
the voting system used in UK elections
a group of people with similar political and world beliefs
the day when people vote
the place where people vote