Year 10 - Citizenship
Do all nations work with international organisations?
How do democratic systems work around the world?
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Unit Summary
Pupils explore how key democratic structures such as the justice system, the media and government operate across the globe and consider the impact this has on human rights and citizens ability to take action.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain some international organisations and why some countries are not involved in them.
Key Notes
- International organisations each serve a different purpose such as promoting peace or supporting trade.
- Some of the major international organisations include the UN, WTO, NATO, EU and the Commonwealth.
- Not all countries are part of all international organisations; countries join based on values and needs.
Vocabulary To Learn
- United Nations (UN): an international organisation comprising of most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation
- World Trade Organization (WTO): an international organisation which deals with global rules of trade between nations
- European Union (EU): an economic and political union between a number of European countries who work closely together
- Commonwealth: an international association between the UK and the countries which were previously part of the British Empire
- NATO: an international military defence organisation comprising of different countries who work together to try and settle disputes amongst nations
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All countries are members of international organisations.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
International organisations each serve a different purpose such as promoting peace or supporting trade. Some of the major international organisations include the UN, WTO, NATO, EU and the Commonwealth.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'United Nations (UN)'
an international organisation comprising of most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All countries are members of international organisations. Correction: Countries have many reasons for not joining international organisations.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Are human rights really universal? Study Guide
- How are decisions made in other countries? Study Guide
- How do citizens take action in democratic and non-democratic societies? Study Guide
- How do others govern? Study Guide
- How does the justice system work elsewhere? Study Guide
- Is the free press free everywhere? Study Guide
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