KS3 Citizenship: How can citizens bring about change? flashcards

Question 1

What kind of democracy is the UK?

Accepted Answer

A representative democracy.

Question 2

Which article of the UDHR guarantees the right to take part in politics by choosing representatives?

Accepted Answer

Article 21.

Question 3

Give one way citizens can take action in a democracy.

Accepted Answer

For example voting, social media, petitions, lobbying, demonstrations or boycotts.

Question 4

Give one effective method that successful campaigns use.

Accepted Answer

For example a clear message or public support.

Question 5

Do you need to be in a position of power to take effective action?

Accepted Answer

No. Every citizen can take effective action to make lasting change.

Question 6

What does 'effective' mean?

Accepted Answer

Getting the results you want in a way that works well and does not waste time or effort.

Question 7

What is a pressure group?

Accepted Answer

A group that pressures the Government or those in power to do or change something, without wanting power itself.

Question 8

What do social movements unite large numbers of people to fight for?

Accepted Answer

Broad social, political or cultural change.

Question 9

Give one example of a pressure group that has created lasting change.

Accepted Answer

Greenpeace or the RSPCA.

Question 10

Give one method successful groups use to create change.

Accepted Answer

For example petitions, media appearances, advertising campaigns or marches.

Question 11

Are pressure groups usually violent?

Accepted Answer

No. They usually work peacefully, for example lobbying MPs.

Question 12

What is a campaign?

Accepted Answer

Actions or events organised by a person or group to achieve an aim.

Question 13

What is campaigning?

Accepted Answer

Persuading people to support a campaign or to change their behaviour.

Question 14

What is lobbying?

Accepted Answer

Trying to persuade someone in Parliament to support a particular policy or campaign.

Question 15

Give one way lobbying can be done.

Accepted Answer

In person, by letters or emails, or via social media.

Question 16

Can you only lobby MPs?

Accepted Answer

No. Any decision-maker can be lobbied, such as local councillors or other politicians.

Question 17

What is a changemaker?

Accepted Answer

Someone who wants change in the world and makes it happen by gathering knowledge and resources.

Question 18

Give one reason changemakers are important in a democracy.

Accepted Answer

They push for policy changes or hold those in power to account.

Question 19

What is a select committee?

Accepted Answer

A group of lawmakers chosen to look into specific issues and report back on their findings.

Question 20

To whom do select committees make recommendations?

Accepted Answer

The Government.

Question 21

Give one way evidence can be given to a select committee.

Accepted Answer

Written submissions, oral testimony or hearings, or sharing documents.

Question 22

Who can submit evidence to a select committee?

Accepted Answer

Anyone, including pupils.

Question 23

What is effective change?

Accepted Answer

A change that achieves its goal, makes a difference for the better and has a lasting effect.

Question 24

Which movement is given as an example of effective change creating a more equitable society?

Accepted Answer

The women's suffrage movement.

Question 25

Does effective change only happen through large, dramatic actions?

Accepted Answer

No. Smaller actions can also lead to significant and lasting change.

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