Constitutional Foundations and Parliament · Constitutional Foundations

Elections and Voting Systems

Comparison of First Past the Post with proportional systems and their impact on representation.

Key Questions

  1. 1Is the current voting system the most democratic way to choose a government?
  2. 2What is the government's role in ensuring voter turnout and engagement?
  3. 3Who should decide the minimum voting age for national elections?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Citizenship - Voting and Electoral SystemsGCSE: Citizenship - Political Parties and Participation
Year: Year 10
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Constitutional Foundations and Parliament
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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