Year 9 - Citizenship
Can voter engagement be improved through digital participation?
Can digital democracy increase political participation?
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Unit Summary
Pupils consider what a digital citizen is and how the digital world can be used to increase political engagement, examining cases of how digital democracy has worked across the globe.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to assess if voter engagement could be improved through digital participation.
Key Notes
- Voting is essential in democracy, giving citizens a voice in decisions and holding leaders accountable.
- High voter turnout leads to more representative outcomes, strengthening the legitimacy of governments.
- Digital democracy could improve voter engagement by making political information and participation more accessible.
- Digital tools connect voters with politicians and provide opportunities for political education and feedback.
Vocabulary To Learn
- voting: a formal way of making a choice or decision; voting in an election is a formal way of choosing someone to represent you
- participate: the active involvement of citizens in the political process, such as voting in elections, engaging in debates, or joining political groups
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Digital democracy means it is easier for everyone to get involved.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Voting is essential in democracy, giving citizens a voice in decisions and holding leaders accountable. High voter turnout leads to more representative outcomes, strengthening the legitimacy of governments.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'voting'
a formal way of making a choice or decision; voting in an election is a formal way of choosing someone to represent you.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Digital democracy means it is easier for everyone to get involved. Correction: Digital democracy can help reduce barriers. However, not everyone has equal access to technology or the internet. Some people may struggle with digital skills or lack internet access, creating barriers to participation.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Can political engagement be increased using digital media? Study Guide
- How can social media be used to increase political participation? Study Guide
- How well has digital democracy worked in other countries? Study Guide
- In person or online: How should MPs vote? Study Guide
- What is digital citizenship? Study Guide
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