Democracy and the British State · Constitutional Foundations
Elections and Voting Systems
A critical look at the First Past the Post system and alternative methods of representation.
Key Questions
- 1What would a truly representative parliament look like?
- 2Who should decide which voting system a country uses?
- 3What rights are in tension when choosing between stability and proportionality?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Citizenship - Voting and ElectionsKS3: Citizenship - Democracy and Government
Year: Year 8
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Democracy and the British State
Period: Constitutional Foundations
Suggested Methodologies
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