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Year 11 - Citizenship

How is local democracy different to national government?

Where does power reside in the UK?

Unit Summary

Pupils look at the role of local and national government and identify reserved and devolved powers in the UK.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain what local and national government is and the main differences between them.

Key Notes

  • The national government is overseen by the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
  • The main responsibilities of the national government are to oversee the UK economy and implement policies.
  • Local government responsibilities include housing, waste collection and implementing local policies.
  • There are differences in geographical area, roles and responsibilities and decision-makers.

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)
  • economy: how a country's or area's goods and services are produced, consumed, and exchanged, and how money is supplied and managed
  • policies: courses of action or goals that individuals, groups or governments plan to achieve, or are in the process of implementing

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Local and national governments have the same powers.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

The national government is overseen by the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The main responsibilities of the national government are to oversee the UK economy and implement policies.

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: Local and national governments have the same powers. Correction: The national government has broader powers and devolves some of these to local governments.

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