Active Citizenship

• What are two roles of a councillor?

  Representing the interests of people in a local community

  Attend community functions
• How can councillors be held to account for their actions?

  Local media can report on their actions

  Voters can vote them out of office
• What is an advantage of joining a political party?

  Provides support if someone wishes to stand for election

  Enables like minded individuals to join together
• What is a disadvantage of joining a political party?

  You have to pay an annual subscription

  Some public servants have to be politically neutral and are not allowed to be active party members
• Explain the term volunteering

  When someone gives up their own time to help others without being paid
• Why would someone join a local pressure group?

  To improve the local environment by promoting a local cause

  To join with other citizens to strengthen the community
• How can citizens bring about change?

  E petitions

  Lobbying

  Protesting

  Leafleting