Year 11 - Citizenship
What is the UK's relationship with international organisations?
Practising what we have learnt
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Unit Summary
Pupils revisit a number of the key concepts covered in earlier units in preparation for their GCSE papers.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what the main functions, benefits and obligations are of international organisations and their relationship to the UK.
Key Notes
- The UK is part of key international organisations such as the UN, NATO, WTO, the Commonwealth.
- International organisations help with peace, defence, trade and development, both nationally and globally.
- Membership gives the UK benefits like influence, trade access, defence support and military training.
- The UK also has obligations, like paying membership fees, following rules and upholding shared values.
- Working with others through collaboration helps the UK stay safe and respected in the global community.
Vocabulary To Learn
- international organisation: a group of countries that agree to work together on shared goals such as peace, trade, defence or development
- benefit: a positive result or advantage that the UK gains from being a member of something
- obligation: a duty or responsibility
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- International organisations like NATO or the UN control the UK Government and make all its decisions.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The UK is part of key international organisations such as the UN, NATO, WTO, the Commonwealth. International organisations help with peace, defence, trade and development, both nationally and globally.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'international organisation'
a group of countries that agree to work together on shared goals such as peace, trade, defence or development.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: International organisations like NATO or the UN control the UK Government and make all its decisions. Correction: International organisations can influence the UK, but they do not have power to make decisions for the UK Government.
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