Aspects of Citizenship

Learn more about what citizenship is and why it is important in society. This course is ideal for intermediate learners.

Introduction 

The world is divided into countries. These are political regions, which means people have decided on the boundaries and borders. Each country has a government which is responsible for managing resources, such as taxes and how to spend them, and the organisation of their society. They are also responsible for the protection of their citizens.
 
The UK contains four countries:
·       Scotland. Capital: Edinburgh. Scotland has a devolved government that can only make laws for Scotland and can decide how education and healthcare is provided. They also send 59 representatives to the English Parliament.
·       Northern Ireland. Capital: Belfast. Northern Ireland has a devolved government that can only make laws for Northern Ireland that includes policing, education, health, and housing. They send an additional 18 representatives to the House of Commons each election.
·       Wales: Capital. Cardiff. Wales has a devolved government that can only make laws for Wales on topics that include tourism, education, health, and housing. They send 40 MPs to the House of Commons.

·       England. Capital: London. London is the capital city of the UK. This is where the nation’s government sits at the Palace of Westminster. There are two houses which debate and create bills.

You will learn 

•Why citizenship is important in society
•The rights of citizens in society
• Citizenship and equality