Year 8
Citizenship
Democracy, law, rights and money
Unit 1
How the UK is governed
Parliament, elections and the monarch — how decisions get made.
0 of 2 done
What this unit covers
- Understand the development of the political system of democratic government in the United Kingdom, including the roles of citizens, Parliament and the monarch
- Understand the operation of Parliament, including voting and elections, and the role of political parties
Unit 2
Law and justice
Rules, rights and how the justice system actually works.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Understand the precious liberties enjoyed by the citizens of the United Kingdom
- Understand the nature of rules and laws and the justice system, including the role of the police and the operation of courts and tribunals
- Understand the difference between criminal and civil law, and how the legal system deals with young people
Unit 3
Money and budgeting
Earning, spending, saving and making money go further.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Understand the functions and uses of money, the importance and practice of budgeting, and managing risk
- Understand income, spending, saving and the choices involved in managing personal finances
Unit 4
Communities and local government
How public institutions, voluntary groups and local councils work together to serve communities.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- ci-d-3
- ci-d-4
- ci-l-5
Unit 5
Democratic participation
How citizens take action, vote and campaign to influence decisions locally and nationally.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- ci-d-5
- ci-d-7
- ci-d-9
Unit 6
Rights, justice and the law
Human rights, the justice system and the different sources of law that shape society.
0 of 4 done
What this unit covers
- ci-l-2
- ci-l-4
- ci-l-6
- ci-l-8
Unit 7
Identity, media and the wider world
Diversity within the UK, the role of a free press, and government systems beyond the UK.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- ci-d-6
- ci-d-8
- ci-l-7
Unit 8
Personal and public finance
Budgeting, opportunity cost, financial products and how public money is raised and spent.
0 of 2 done
What this unit covers
- ci-m-4
- ci-m-5
Unit 9
Financial education
Budgeting, payslips, borrowing, fraud and informed long-term choices.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Build and adjust a realistic budget
- Explain pay, tax, interest and credit
- Recognise financial risk, fraud and consumer protections
Unit 10
GCSE citizenship: democracy and government
Parliament, elections, devolution and how power is held to account in the UK.
0 of 1 done
What this unit covers
- Explain how democracy, elections and government work in the UK, including devolution.
Unit 11
GCSE citizenship: rights, law and justice
Rights and responsibilities, the legal system, and how citizens seek justice.
0 of 1 done
What this unit covers
- Explain rights and responsibilities, the operation of law and routes to justice.
Unit 12
Power, law and money in Year 8
How Parliament, the courts and your own budget actually work, and where a citizen can push.
0 of 2 done
What this unit covers
- Understand the operation of Parliament, including voting and elections, and the role of political parties
- Understand the nature of rules and laws and the justice system, including the role of the police and the operation of courts and tribunals