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Year 10 - Citizenship

Can citizens play a bigger role in select committees?

How can politicians involve citizens in direct decision making?

Unit Summary

Through a series of case studies from across the globe pupils explore different methods of direct democracy and consider how UK citizens can play a part in shaping national policy.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain what select committees are and the role citizens play in them in the UK.

Key Notes

  • Select committees scrutinise government policies.
  • Citizens influence select committees by submitting evidence and engaging in consultations.
  • Select committees use public input to better understand issues and make informed recommendations.
  • Public engagement can be improved through civic education and accessible communication.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • select committee: a group of members of a legislative body chosen to investigate and report on specific issues or topics
  • inquiry: an investigation conducted by a committee to examine a specific issue or area of government policy

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Select committees are just for criticising the Government.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Select committees scrutinise government policies. Citizens influence select committees by submitting evidence and engaging in consultations.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'select committee'

a group of members of a legislative body chosen to investigate and report on specific issues or topics.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Select committees are just for criticising the Government. Correction: Select committees gather evidence and make recommendations to improve decision-making.

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