What are elections? (part 1 of 2)

What are elections? (part 1 of 2)

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What are elections and what reasons are there for voting?

Part one of a two-part guide to democracy and elections in the UK. For 11-18 year olds.

This video is also available on YouTube for you to embed on your own site or blog.


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Election day
Eddie learns what happens on the day of a general election (part 2 of 2).


Find out more

Article: General elections and voting
Read about general elections, and find out about other types of elections.

Game: Speaker's Chair 
Can you control a debate in the House of Commons?

 

Educational games

  • Could you cut it as an MP? Designed for 11-16 year-olds, this game drops you into the shoes of a backbencher.

  • Dangling from the world’s most famous clock you’ll need to clean its face before time expires.

The alternative vote referendum

What is a referendum and when have they taken place in the past?

How does the alternative vote work and what makes it different from other voting systems used in the UK? Try the 'Compare the vote' activity to find out.

Find links to the best resources on the alternative vote, all in one place.