Mock Election and Parliament

Election time is fast approaching, but what do the parties really stand for, and what do MPs do once we have elected them? A mock election and parliament exercise is the perfect way to get young people excited about  politics, to engage those with little prior interest in the subject while giving the ablest a chance to shine.

Students will:

• Divide into parties and run a campaign: from selecting policies to making an election broadcast
• Conduct an election
• Participate in debates in a mock parliament as members of the Government or Opposition, in the Commons or Lords
• Hold a Prime Minister’s Question Time
• Write, discuss and vote on legislation

Topics to be covered :

• Roles of political parties
• The main parties in the UK and their positions
• The first past the post system
• Roles of government and opposition
• How laws are made

Additional material for KS4 (yrs 10-11):

• Reform: how could the system be made more democratic?

You can take a look at sample teaching materials here and here.

For more information, including pricing, email info@debatechamber.com or call 01865 515 030.

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