What MPs Actually Do (KS3/KS4)

A clear, student‑friendly Citizenship lesson explaining what MPs actually do in Parliament and in their constituencies. Ideal for KS3/KS4 and part of the Citizenship Simplified series.

Students learn the four key roles of an MP:
representing constituents, debating laws, scrutinising the government, and helping individuals through casework.

What’s Included

• 3‑minute explainer video: What MPs Actually Do
• Keywords & definitions sheet
• Guided notes worksheet
• Fill‑in‑the‑blanks activity
• Main worksheet (Recall, Application, Short Explanation)
• Case study scenario + challenge questions
• Teacher answer sheet

Learning Objectives
LO1: Identify the key roles MPs perform.
LO2: Explain what “representation” means.
LO3: Understand why MPs debate laws.
LO4: Describe how MPs scrutinise the government.