Year 10 - Citizenship
How do others govern?
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 how both a democratic and non-democratic government outside of the UK work.
Key Notes
- Countries are governed in different ways depending on their political system.
- Democratic countries, such as Belgium, protect rights, allow elections and encourage citizen participation.
- Non-democratic countries, such as China, concentrate power and limit freedoms.
Vocabulary To Learn
- government: the group of people with the authority to govern a country; in the UK, the Government is chosen and led by the Prime Minister (PM)
- democracy: a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- One type of government is better than the other.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Countries are governed in different ways depending on their political system. Democratic countries, such as Belgium, protect rights, allow elections and encourage citizen participation.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'government'
the group of people with the authority to govern a country; in the UK, the Government is chosen and led by the Prime Minister (PM).
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: One type of government is better than the other. Correction: It is not always that simple. Every country governs differently and the effectiveness of a government depends on many factors such as how well it protects people's rights, ensures fairness and responds to citizens' needs.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Are human rights really universal? Study Guide
- Do all nations work with international organisations? 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 does the justice system work elsewhere? Study Guide
- Is the free press free everywhere? Study Guide
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