Elections in Britain
The British system of government is the result of centuries of evolution. At the heart of that evolution have been conflicts between the monarch and other powerful interest groups in the kingdom over who should have the most power to decide the policies of the state, particularly over taxes.
Read more in Access to English: Social Studies, pp. 162-166. Then do the tasks in the textbook and on this website.
Extra Tasks
Web resources
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Video: The general election explained (Parliament TV)
(parliament.uk) Take a look back at the 2010 election with comedian Jay Foreman as he visits a constituency in the middle of the election campaign. Meet the candidates and local young people any find out why it's important to vote and make your voice heard. -
General election 2015 (The Guardian)
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General election 2015 (The Telegraph)
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Is the current UK political system working for you?
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Seven reasons why the 2015 general election is impossible to call (Metro)
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Votes for women audio drama - part 1
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Votes for women audio drama - part 2
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How the General Election works in nearly 60 seconds (YouTube)
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Should 16-year-olds get the vote following referendum? (BBC News)
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What if 16 and 17-year-olds ALWAYS voted in elections? (Newsbeat)
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