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Tutorial Programme
Upper IV
Tutorial Programme
3 Tolerance
4 The Commonwealth
5 Democracy
6 This session has been left for your own discussions with your
tutor
Tutorial 1 & 2
What does it mean to be British ? Have a look at the images below. Do they represent Britain ?
Discuss with your tutor.
Are you a true citizen ? The government has introduced The British Citizenship Test for people
hoping to become British Citizens. Some of the questions are printed below. Have a go
1. Stonehenge
2. Hadrians Wall
3. Offas Dyke
4. Fountains Abbey
2.What is the name of the admiral who died in a sea battle in 1805 and has a
monument in Trafalgar Square, London?
5. Cook
6. Drake
7. Nelson
8. Raleigh
3.In 1801, a new version of the official flag of the United Kingdom was created.
What is it often called?
9. British standard
10. Royal banner
11. St George cross
12. Union jack
13. St Andrew
14. St David
15. St George
16. St Patrick
5.What flower is traditionally worn by people on Remembrance Day?
17. Poppy
18. Lily
19. Daffodil
20. Iris
1. Commonwealth Games
2. Cricket World Cup
3. European Football Championship
4. Paralympic Games
3. 7.At her jubilee in 2012, how many years as queen did Queen Elizabeth II
celebrate?
1. 25
2. 40
3. 50
4. 60
1. Senate
2. Opposition
3. Lords
4. The other side
1. 16
2. 18
3. 21
4. 25
6. 10.What is the title given to the person who chairs the debates in the House
of Commons?
1. Chairman
2. Speaker
3. Leader of the House
4. Prime minister
How do people become British?
By birth ?
Have a look at the table below. This is based upon the last census which we had in Britain. What does it tell
you about the population of Britain ?
Chinese .2 0.4%
Rights Responsibilities
Rights Responsibilities
Passport Paying Taxes
Freedom Everyone must follow the law and be treated equally under it
Tolerance People elect leaders and have a say in how country is run
What evidence you have to show we dont always have these values
Tutorial 3
Sometimes we see in our society evidence of prejudice and discrimination. (Make sure you know
what these mean). Most of this is very subtle and can go un noticed unless it is pointed out. They
can be in the form of stereotypes (judging a group of people without knowing about them). Have a
look at these images and see if you can identify the prejudice that is displayed in each.
Most people in Britain would argue that we have fought hard in this country to be tolerant of all
people regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Why do you think people are
prejudiced or discriminate against others. Discuss in your group and record your answers
below.
Examples of struggles against prejudice that you may know of. Can you think of any others ?
Discuss with your tutor.
The more I travel, the more I love Britain, and it is because I love the place
that I fight for my rights here. It is probably one of the only places that
could take an angry, illiterate, uneducated, ex-hustler, rebellious Rastafarian
and give him the opportunity to represent his country.
Warning: An unequal spread of justice will damage the people and cause pain.
Give justice and equality to all.
Tutorial 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QL_uG2GSZo
Danny Boyle was given the task to orchestrate an opening ceremony for the
British Olympics. What was he celebrating about being British?
It was once known as the British Commonwealth of Nations or British Commonwealth, and some
still call it by that name, either for historical reasons or to distinguish it from the other
commonwealths around the world, such as the Commonwealth of Australia and the Commonwealth
of The Bahamas.
Queen Elizabeth II, who is called the Head of State of 16 Commonwealth Realms, is the Head of the
Commonwealth; this title, however, does not imply any political power over member nations, and
does not automatically belong to the British monarch.
The Commonwealth is not a political union of any sort, and does not allow the United Kingdom to
exercise any power over the affairs of the organizations other members. While some nations of the
Commonwealth, known as Commonwealth Realms, recognize the same person who is the British
Monarch as their separate head of state, the majority do not.
The commonwealth is a family of 54 Nations spread over every continent and ocean in the world.
Although the people of the commonwealth are different in many ways they work together by
sharing ideas, experiences, skills and knowledge.
Democracy, the rule of law and good governance. Sometimes countries are suspended (or
excluded) from the Commonwealth by not standing by these declarations.
It works to improve the lives of Commonwealth people. It does so in such areas as education,
housing, clean water and health.
Key Facts
The Commonwealth is made from 53 independent countries.
Commonwealth countries work together to make their economies stronger, to improve their
systems of government and to improve the skills of their people.
10) How many of the worlds people are part of the Commonwealth?
10%
20%
30%
Always
Never
True
False
4) To get into the Commonwealth a country has to have once been part of the British empire.
True
False
Reach an agreement
True
False
Stamps
Coins
Passports
10) How many people in Britain have got relatives in other Commonwealth countries like India,
Jamaica and Australia?
60%
25%
15%
Tutorial 5 Democracy
In Britain we are very proud of our democracy. You may have learned in history how women
struggled to gain the vote after the first world war. In the UK you are entitled to vote from the age of
18. You may vote in General (whole nation), local (your local area) and European elections. You
would also have a vote on any referendums to do with individual issues such as membership to the
European Union.
It is important that you know the issues which each political party represents. Many politicians will
make speeches either on the news or in parliament about the issues which effect our nation. The
main issues are defence, welfare, the NHS and education. Listen to the three political parties below
and decide who you would vote for. When you have decided discuss with your group why you have
made your choice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cByU5d3UBCM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcXOh_P4cuM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcv5j1JTM9Y
Summarise what each of the Parties want to achieve and how they will do it in the grid below
Now its time for you to vote. Write down your decision and then discuss the reasons for your
choice with your tutor.
Put a cross in the box of the party you have
chosen
Unicorn
Phoenix
Cenataur
Very often people will vote for a political party because they have been influenced by the politics of
their parents. Do you think that this is a good way to decide how to vote ? Discuss with your tutor.