The importance of taking part in the democratic and

electoral process

What is a democracy?

Quick Questions• Ask the person next to youARISTOTLE – POLIS ‘All things concerning the people’Lincoln – By, Of, For

• Will you vote when your older?• Do you think it is important to be part of the

democratic process?• Say everything you know about the UK System?• What’s good about the UK democratic system and

what’s bad about it?

Outcomes• All will understand what is

meant by electoral and democratic process

• Most will end the lesson with the opinion if they should take part in an election

• Most will answer exam style questions in pairs

• Few will take part in peer assessment

Definition…What is?

Democratic Processes –

Electoral Processes –

Political Party-

Pressure Group-

In Pairs answer the Question Together

• Do you think it is important to vote in elections? 4marks

• Explain why it is important to take part in democratic and electoral processes. 8marks

• ‘It doesn’t matter whether or not you vote.’• i) Do you agree give reasons for your opinion. 3marks• ii) Give reasons why some people may disagree with

you. 3marks

Is it important to be involved?