🗳️ Part 1: Understanding Voting

1. What is voting?

A way people choose representatives or decide on issues by casting a ballot

A method for counting money in elections

A system only used by politicians

A way to complain about government decisions

2. In the UK, who is allowed to vote in general elections?

Anyone over 16 years old

British citizens aged 18 and over

Only people who own property

Everyone living in the UK regardless of age

3. Which of these are important features of democratic voting? (Tick all that apply)

Secret ballot

Equal votes for all eligible citizens

Only wealthy people can vote

Fair and free elections

Results are decided beforehand

4. Complete this sentence: Democracy means ________________ by the people.

The word "democracy" comes from Greek words meaning "rule by the ________________".

🏘️ Part 2: Voting and Community Issues

5. Imagine your local council is voting on THREE community projects, but only ONE can be funded. Rank them in order of importance (1 = most important, 3 = least important):

_____ Building a new skate park for young people

_____ Improving street lighting for safety

_____ Starting a community recycling campaign

6. Explain why you chose your number 1 priority:

7. How does voting help ensure decisions are fair in a community?

8. What might happen if people in a community didn't vote on important issues?

💭 Part 3: Critical Thinking

9. "Voting always leads to fair decisions." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your reasoning:

10. How can voting empower people in your community? Give two specific examples:

Example 1: _________________________________________________

Example 2: _________________________________________________

11. Self-Assessment: Tick the level you have achieved today:

Level 1: I can explain what voting is

Level 2: I can discuss why voting is important in a democracy

Level 3: I can evaluate the impact of voting on local community issues

Explain your answer in one sentence:

Voting in Democracy

Voting in Democracy

🗳️ Part 1: Understanding Voting

🏘️ Part 2: Voting and Community Issues

💭 Part 3: Critical Thinking

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