What are Governance and Democracy?
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Objective
I can define governance and democracy. what elections are; how leaders are chosen; what makes good leaders.
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Warm-up video
BBC Newsround · 8:15
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
In a democracy, people have the right to have their say on how their country is run.
- 2
In the UK, people vote in elections to choose the government that will represent them.
- 3
To be a good leader, it is important to listen to others, speak respectfully, and show respect for different opinions.
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Practice
11 questions
What does the word 'democracy' mean, based on its Greek roots?
In a democracy, how do people choose their leaders?
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“What does the word 'democracy' mean, and how do people in a democracy like the UK choose their leaders?”
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