Year 9 · Citizenship · beta

How can young people play an active role in democracy?

Pupils consider what role they can play in their communities from school to local and national democracy.

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Prior knowledge

  • Pupils know about the role of active citizens.
  • Pupils know about the functions of local democracy.
  • Pupils know about the importance of participation and listening to the opinions of others.

Source curriculum references

  • The development of the political system of democratic government in the United Kingdom, including the roles of citizens, Parliament and the monarch.

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