Politicians and power

This resource gives students the opportunity to discuss and make judgements on real examples of politicians’ behaviour, leading to ethical questions about justice, democracy, responsibility and power. It complements the National Curriculum for England: KS2-4 Citizenship, including the role and responsibilities of Parliament.

This resource helps to develop the following skills:

• SCEPTICISM: Questioning information to find the truth
• REASONING: Justifying a viewpoint
• SPEAKING UP: Confidently communicating a viewpoint
• OPEN-MINDEDNESS: Listening to other viewpoints

These resources were produced by The Economist Educational Foundation,
an independent charity that was set up by The Economist magazine.
We combine The Economist’s journalistic know-how with teaching expertise, and we specialise in supporting teachers to facilitate high-quality classroom discussions about the news.