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Local Democracy

Local democracy lets people help shape their area. This KS2 Citizenship quiz explores councils, voting and community decisions that affect everyday life.

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Fascinating Fact:

Local democracy helps communities have a say in what happens nearby. This can help make places fairer and safer.

In KS2 Citizenship, pupils learn how local decisions are made and who helps make them. They may explore councils, councillors and how people can share their views about services in their area.

Key Terms

  • Local democracy: The way people in an area can help decide what happens where they live.
  • Council: A local group that helps organise services such as parks, roads and rubbish collection.
  • Councillor: A person chosen to represent local people and help make decisions for the community.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is local democracy for children?

Local democracy is how people in a town, city or village can help influence local decisions, often through councils, meetings, voting and sharing their views.

What does a local council do in the UK?

A local council helps manage important local services in the UK, such as roads, parks, libraries, rubbish collection and some community facilities.

How can people take part in local democracy?

People can take part in local democracy by voting, contacting councillors, responding to consultations and joining community discussions about local issues.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
What is the name of the organisation that is responsible for our community?
Council
County
Country
Court
Make sure you don't get this word confused with counsel
2 .
What is the name of the people who represent us in the council?
Counties
Councillors
Counts
Courtiers
Counsellors is also a word which sounds the same but has a different meaning
3 .
How are councillors chosen?
Chosen by mayor
Voted for by people of the community in local elections
Voted for by council workers
Voted for by other councillors
There are hundreds of councils in the UK
4 .
What do councillors do?
They empty our bins
They debate and vote on issues concerning the community
They keep parks and gardens tidy
They work for the mayor
It is council workers that deliver our services such as emptying our bins
5 .
How often are local elections held?
Every year
Every month
Every 10 years
Every 4 years
You will know when an election is due as people put up posters and placards
6 .
How old do you need to be to vote in a local election?
16
17
18
21
You can drive a car at 17 but you have to wait another year to vote!
7 .
What two types of mayor are there?
Hereditary and ejected
Ceremonial and hereditary
Elected and hereditary
Ceremonial and elected
Ceremonial mayors have no powers while elected mayors can make decisions
8 .
Who chooses a ceremonial mayor?
Councillors
People in the community
Council workers
Adult males in the community
Have you ever seen your local ceremonial mayor?
9 .
Who can attend council meetings?
Councillors
Councillors and general public
General public and council workers
Anyone
No one is turned away
10 .
Which is not a council service?
Road sweeping
Train service
Refuse collection
Parks and gardens
The council are responsible for looking after the local parks and public gardens
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is democracy?

Author:  Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)
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