Unit Award Scheme

shown knowledge of

1. what the term ‘voter turnout’ means and how the UK tries to improve this

2. what volunteering is

3. why people volunteer

demonstrated the ability to

4. give an example of a voluntary organisation and explain what they do

5. explain the benefit and downside of online voting versus voting in person

6. outline the difference between democratic and dictatorship countries, giving an example of each one

7. use an example to explain what pressure groups are and what they do

8. explain what a charity organisation is and give an example

9. list one benefit of joining a trade union

10. explain what strikes are

11. explain why it’s important for people to be able to strike

12. at least two potential negative impacts of a strike.