How can politicians involve citizens in direct decision making?

This seven-lesson Year 10 GCSE scheme of work examines ways citizens can participate directly in political decision-making.
Learners explore direct democracy through international case studies and investigate mechanisms including referendums, consultations and participation in policy shaping and select committees. They consider whether environmental, moral and political questions should be decided through referendums and develop reasoned arguments about the strengths and limitations of direct participation.
The scheme culminates in consideration of whether UK citizens should have a greater direct role in democracy, developing learners’ political knowledge, evaluation and argument skills.