Year 11 - Citizenship
How can I take part in the democratic process? The role of select committees
Should the UK be called a democracy?
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Unit Summary
Pupils consider what makes a democracy, they explore key features of democracy in the UK and consider how those in power are held to account.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what a select committee is and how to get involved.
Key Notes
- Select committees scrutinise government policies to ensure accountability.
- Select committees gather evidence, question ministers and produce reports.
- Citizens can participate by submitting evidence or attending public consultations.
Vocabulary To Learn
- select committees: a group of members of a legislative body chosen to investigate and report on specific issues or topics
- 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)
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Only Members of Parliament (MPs) can be part of select committees.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Select committees scrutinise government policies to ensure accountability. Select committees gather evidence, question ministers and produce reports.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'select committees'
a group of members of a legislative body chosen to investigate and report on specific issues or topics.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Only Members of Parliament (MPs) can be part of select committees. Correction: The public can contribute to select committees by submitting evidence or attending public consultations.
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