Why does voting matter?
I can explain why voting is an important part of the democratic process and how political decisions are made.
Why does voting matter?
I can explain why voting is an important part of the democratic process and how political decisions are made.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Politics impacts all the activities we take part in.
- In a general election we vote for MPs who represent us in Parliament.
- Exercising our right to vote is a good way of taking part in the politics and influencing the decisions made by MPs.
Keywords
General election - when the citizens of a country (the electorate) vote to elect a new government; a general election in the UK happens at least every five years
Member of Parliament (MP) - a person elected by voters to represent them in Parliament; MPs participate in making laws, debating policies and addressing issues that affect the public
Voting - the activity of choosing someone or something in an election
Common misconception
All people who are eligible will vote in general elections.
Just because someone is eligible, it doesn't mean they will vote. In the UK 2024 general election, voter turnout was 59.7%. This was the lowest turnout at a general election since 2001.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a group who advocated for women’s suffrage using peaceful methods
a group who advocated for women’s right to vote using militant methods
Exit quiz
6 Questions
when the citizens of a country vote to elect a new government
a person elected by voters to represent them in Parliament
the activity of choosing someone or something in an election