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Citizenship at key stage 4    (Year 10-11)

Unit 04: How and why are laws made?

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Links with other subjects

In this section, references are made to the programme of study if there is one at key stage 4, or to the subject specific criteria on which GCSE courses are based. Some of these links have been included in the 'Points to note' section to illustrate these opportunities.

RE: Some locally agreed syllabuses, and GCSE religious studies, include the study of laws, rules and authority within different religions and ethical theories (eg Natural Law, Divine Law, Revelation). The role of religious leaders in parliament (eg the bishops in the House of Lords) and how religious figures have supported or challenged laws is also relevant (eg Trevor Huddleston and apartheid)

PSHE: 4a, 4c, 4g in the non-statutory guidelines


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Why do we need laws?
2. How are laws made and changed?
3. How can I have a say?