citizenship theme d

What is an opportunity in citizenship?

A chance to do something.

What is a barrier to participation?

Something that gets in the way.

Give one political opportunity for participation.

Voting or campaigning on national, global or local issues.

Give one local community opportunity.

Volunteering for local charities.

Give one barrier to participation.

Busy lives (work or childcare).

What is direct action?

When people try to achieve goals themselves.

What is indirect action?

When people influence politicians to act for them.

Give one example of direct action.

Joining a protest or boycott.

Give one example of indirect action.

Voting in elections.

Give one reason people get involved in politics.

Environmental concerns.

Why might people not get involved

They feel their vote will not make a difference

Give one way to improve voter engagement.

Improve citizenship education.

Name one social media platform used by parties.

Facebook.

Give one advantage of social media campaigning.

It can reach many people quickly and is interactive

Give one disadvantage of social media campaigning.

Fake news.

Give one feature of a democratic society.

Free and fair elections.

Name the non-democratic country studied.

North Korea.

Give one feature of politics in North Korea.

Only one political party is allowed.

Name the democratic country studied.

Norway.

Give one feature of democracy in Norway

Media are free to express views.

What are public institutions?

Organisations like schools, hospitals and courts.

How are public institutions funded?

Through tax and National Insurance.

Give one example of a public service.

Police.

What is the aim of charities?

Raise awareness and funds to improve something.

What is a pressure group?

A group that pressures government to change policy.

Give one example of a pressure group.

greenpeace

What is an interest group

A group of people who share a common interest

Give one role of pressure groups

Hold government to account.

Name the national campaign against Brexit.

open britain

Name the local anti-fracking campaign.

frack free formby

Why did trade unions develop?

To challenge low wages and poor conditions in the 18th century

What is the role of trade unions today

Maintain and improve conditions

What are workers entitled to

Minimum wage and protection from discrimination

When were the Combination Acts repealed?

1824

What was set up in 1868 to support unions?

trade union congress

What did the Trade Unions Act 1871 do?

Protected unions by law.

How many union members were there in 1979?

13.2 million.

How do trade unions protect workers

Negotiations with employers and legal and financial support

What is freedom of expression?

The right to express opinions and ideas.

What are the two main roles of the media?

Investigate problems and scrutinise government.

What scandal did media expose in 2009?

MP expenses scandal.

What can the media do in the politics

Inform and influence

What Act allows access to government information?

Freedom of Information Act 2000.

What is a right of the media

To criticise the government without fear or being prosecuted and to check the gov for not breaking the law

What does slander mean

Saying untrue things about people

What is libel?

Writing untrue statements about someone.

What regulates the BBC?

Royal Charter.

Give one reason for media censorship.

Protect national security

What is public opinion

The view of the people

Aim of the eu

Grater cooperation on issues such as peace, security, trade and environment and social issues

When did the UK join the EU?

1973

When did the UK leave the EU?

2016

How many members did the EU have?

28

Name the organisation that promotes human rights and democracy in Europe.

council of Europe

Why does the uk have a permanent seat of the council of Europe

It was a founding member

Name the military alliance formed in 1949.

NATO

What are consumer rights in the eu

All shoppers can expect the same rights in eu

What are eu environmental rights

Protection against acid rain and air pollution

What is freedom on monvment of citizens

All eu citizens can work live and study in different countries

What is the commonwealth

Made up of countries that used to be part of the British empire

What is wto

International organisations that deals with trade it has 164 members

What are human rights

Rights that everyone has

What are ngos

Charities

What do ngo help with

Halo during natural disasters, help tackle disasters, work with refugees

Roles that the uk has in international affairs

Meditation, sanctions force resolving conflict

Name the global organisation set up after WWII to avoid war.

United Nations

What are the Geneva Conventions?

International humanitarian laws protecting people in war.

Give one method the UK uses in international conflict.

Sanctions.