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Democracy evening - 3 activities - 1 learning about the Westminster parliament People and building, the national assemblies Scotland Ireland and Wales, the business of the parliament and the house of commons, House of Lords, and Speakers 2 Learning about local democracy - county MPs, unitary assemblies and parish/town councils. 3 Debating a proposal parliament style, taking a vote and discussing outcomes.

For another evening to complete badge invite a local MP, or Councillor for a Q&A session - 2 way exchange Their knowledge of Democracy and then asking question to the Explorers of what they do as an explorer and why they are an Explorer.

Resources

Democracy pack from HM government including facts booklet, ballet box, activities suggestions eg law proposal, jigsaw, word search ., pens and paper, chairs.

Instructions

prepare for evening by researching current democracy and any proposed changes , history of Westminster eg 1000 yrs of different buildings and governance models plus key milestones - Magna Carta, Unification of UK, Charles 1 and Cromwell, votes for all men, votes for women gunpowder plot etc. Smaller groups in rotation for activity 1 and 2 - activity 3 all together for debate. Encourage speaker to control by shouting "Order Order", boos and cheers end with a division ballot. discuss outcome. Try to pick proposal that is not guaranteed 100% agreement or disagreement eg Proposal for National service 2years for people 16-26 years old. Fun activity was the dogs and cats associated with Parliament.

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