At the end of this unit
most pupils: know about the key functions of Parliament and other forms of government, the democratic process and MPs. They recognise the ways in which government spends its budget and how this can affect society. They understand the importance of voting within a democracy and appreciate the nature of political elections and how parties campaign. They know about different ways to run an election and are able to reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of alternative systems. They think about their own participation in elections and explore some of the reasons why some do not participate.
some pupils have not made so much progress and: understand the basic principles of Parliament and the electoral system.
They recognise that voting occurs in a variety of settings. They understand that during an election political parties campaign to win votes. They recognise some of the tasks of an MP and know how to participate in elections.
some pupils have progressed further and: know and understand the role and functions of Parliament and other forms of government, and the nature of the democratic process. They evaluate how government spends its budget and how this impacts on society. They describe and appraise alternative voting and electoral systems, and support their personal judgements and opinions with evidence and argument. They assess how media coverage can influence election outcomes and link this with other factors to explain voter turnout. They have clear views on their own rights and responsibilities in elections.
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