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Can citizens play a bigger role in select committees?

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Can citizens play a bigger role in select committees?”, from the unit “How can politicians involve citizens in direct decision making?” (Year 10 Citizenship) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. How does the Government typically shape policies?
  2. Which of the following is an example of how citizens can indirectly shape policies?
  3. Match the method of shaping policy to its correct definition.
  4. A ___ assembly brings together a group of people to discuss an issue and make recommendations to the Government.
  5. What must the Government do with recommendations made by a citizens' assembly?
  6. How can indirect methods like petitions or protests help shape policy?
  7. What is the main purpose of a select committee?
  8. Match the term to the correct description.
  9. Which of the following best describes the role of citizens in select committees?
  10. Which of the following is an example of how public engagement with select committees can be improved?
  11. Select committees are not just for criticising the Government; they gather ___ to make recommendations aimed at improving policies.
  12. What is the purpose of the Youth Select Committee?

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