1. The importance of taking part in the democratic and electoral process
What is a democracy?

2. Quick Questions Ask the person next to you
ARISTOTLE – 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?

3. 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

4. Definition…What is? Democratic Processes – Electoral Processes –
Political Party-
Pressure Group-

5. 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

6. Is it important to be involved?