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Starter –8/ 10mins Page 1 & 2 of Mock Exam Sheet Ensure you check the marks for each question. Peer marking

Exam in 7 days – Wed 18 th May 9am!. 11 th May 2011 GCSE Citizenship: Revision LO: To recap key facts etc for the exam. To practice some exam questions . Revision Advice tips. Starter –8/ 10mins Page 1 & 2 of Mock Exam Sheet Ensure you check the marks for each question. Peer marking.

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Starter –8/ 10mins Page 1 & 2 of Mock Exam Sheet Ensure you check the marks for each question. Peer marking

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  1. Exam in 7 days – Wed 18th May 9am! 11th May 2011GCSE Citizenship: RevisionLO: To recap key facts etc for the exam.To practice some exam questions.Revision Advice tips. Starter –8/ 10mins Page 1 & 2 of Mock Exam Sheet Ensure you check the marks for each question. Peer marking

  2. Who makes the Law in the UK? • Government through parliament - (ThroughBills which then become Acts of parliament) • Judges in Court - (Common law and precedent law) • European Union – (especially employment, transport, agriculture, environment and trade) • The Council of Europe and the United Nations can also influence Parliamentary law. Be aware that the Governmentis not the same as Parliament. The Government is (generally) made up of members of the party who won the General election whilst Parliament is made up of allMP’s. (Members of Parliament)

  3. Civil and Criminal Law? Civil Law - deals with disputes and disagreements between people or groups. For example: divorce, unfair treatment at work, arguments with neighbours etc. Criminal Law - covers serious behaviour that the government thinks is wrong. The Police are usually involved with Criminal law. For example: violence, theft, sexual offences, fraud and traffic offences.

  4. DEMOCRACYDemos=peopleKratia= Rule or authority • A political system in which people regularly elect their leaders and have a say in government. • We live in a representative democracy in the UK where we electMP’s to represent us in government. • This is known as indirect democracy Opposite types of government would autocracies & dictatorships which do hold fair and regular elections and fail to respect human rights. Theocracies are religious autocracies eg Iran & the Papal State/ Principality

  5. Parliament The House of Commons(646 Elected MP’s on green seats – scrutinise, debate and amend proposed laws & ultimately vote on whether a bill becomes law. The House of Lords(unelected appointed Lords/Ladies on red seats) – debate proposed laws can amend laws but the ultimate power is with the elected house of commons. The Crown (The Queen) The queen has NO POWER over making laws, she merely has a heredity, ceremonial role.

  6. What is the difference between Govt & parliament? • Parliament is not the same as govt. • Mp’s in parliament debate and scrutinise what Govt does. • They debate and examine proposals for new laws (bills). • Can ask parliamentary questions to PM every Wednesday. • Govt is made up of a small senior team of MP’s known as the cabinet who have responsibility for specific areas eg defence, environment, justice, foreign affairs etc. • The Chancellor is in charge of the finances (2nd most important job) • Govt proposes new laws to parliament. • It responds to emergencies and runs the day to day affairs thus must take responsibility when things go wrong

  7. How does a proposal/ idea become law?

  8. The law: Rights and Responsibilities Rights - Arrest • Human Rights • Right to ask why you are being arrested. • Right to informing one person eg a phone call. • Right to a solicitor • Right to an adult if under 18. • Right to an adult if learning difficulties. • Right to remain silent • Right to be released after 24 hours unless charged. • NB: You can be held for up to 28 days if under the Terrorist Act or for longer if police apply for a detention order. Responsibilities • To not break the law • To co operate with police etc • To tell the truth • Behave appropriately NB: the polices’ responsibilities are linked to your rights. Remember –The police are there to maintain law and order and protect the public thus have rights to question, search and arrest you if they deem it necessary!

  9. The EU& the Commonwealth The EU (European Union) • A political & Economic club of 27 European democratic member states. • A huge Trading Bloc on the World Stage – large amounts of trade between the EU countries and the rest of the world. • A powerful actor on the Political stage eg EU can put pressure on other countries to change policies etc. • The Euro – An international Currency. • Allows for the free movement of people, money, goods and services within Europe. The Commonwealth • AFamily of 53 countries that used to all belong to the UK (colonies) eg were part of the great British Empire. • The Commonwealth has no real political or economic power but works on promoting economic development and cultural understanding eg the Commonwealth Games. • The Queen is the head of the Commonwealth and her head can be found on coins from commonwealth countries.

  10. What do you know already? • School council • Spin doctor • Stakeholder • Slander • To sue • Sustainable development • Trade Union

  11. Politics What is the difference between: • Local & national government? • A Constituency & a ward? • Public & private sector? • Direct & indirect tax? • Cabinet and shadow cabinet? • First past the post & proportional representation? • Inflation & deflation? • Green paper & a white paper? Do you know the term redistributing income?

  12. The Media What is the media? What does it do? How does it influence us? What is a Free Press? Why is a Free press important? Are media forms biased? What is the press code?

  13. Now Complete the Final Pages of your practice paper Q To what extent can people make a difference with people power to change govt policy and / or people opinion ? Think about it: The power of Pressure groups Explain an example or two where pressure groups have made a difference eg 10:10, womens’ rights, Civil rights in America eg black rights, Amnesty – human rights , Greenpeace - environmental rights etc • Again please check how many marks go with each question eg 4 marks needs a lot more detail than 1/ 2 marks. • Ensure you answer what the question asks. • Final Question – use the bullet points as a guide/ plan eg for what to put in each paragraph and make the effort to write eg do not throw away 12 marks! • Peer marking

  14. Revision Tips: 1Revise with a friend 2 Do not merely write notes. 3 No more than 30 mins at a time then a short break. Plenary • How did you do in today’s practice paper? • Grade yourself A – U (No one should be a U !) • Did you find the peer marking exercise helpful eg did you learn what you need or not need to do? • What have you got to do before Wednesday? • If you were below a C you should come to the next two revision sessions: Thurs H203 & Mon H104. • Do you a techniques for revision? Please DO NOT MAKE ENDLESS LONG NOTES! • Did you make the best effort today? • If this year was hard – you have no idea how difficult next year will be!!! • Revise for Wednesday please.................. LO: To recap key facts etc for the exam.To practice some exam questions.Revision Advice tips.

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