What are the strengths and weaknesses of the UK democratic system?

This six-lesson Year 11 GCSE scheme of work develops learners’ ability to critically evaluate democracy in the UK.

Learners review the defining features of democracy, compare direct and representative democracy and analyse different voting systems. They examine the importance of media freedom, consider proposals for improving UK democracy and assess arguments for and against democratic reform.

The scheme strengthens learners’ political knowledge and evaluative skills, equipping them to make reasoned judgements about the strengths and limitations of the UK democratic system and possible ways it could be strengthened.