Introduction to the UK Parliament
People, Processes and Public Participation
This free online course will introduce you to the work and role of the UK Parliament. From setting the age at which we start school to deciding pension policy, the UK Parliament makes laws that impact our lives, our work and our wider society.
Learn what Parliament is and doesYou will begin by looking at what Parliament is, how it is different from government and how it has changed and evolved over hundreds of years. You will find out about the work of the House of Commons and the House of Lords and discover how things work in the Chambers and beyond on a day-to-day basis.
Learn how Parliament scrutinises governmentParliament is vital in scrutinising the work of government; on this course you’ll learn what this looks like in practice. You will consider the different tools MPs and members of the House of Lords use to check and challenge the work of government to ensure its decisions are transparent, efficient and fair. You will examine the purpose and role of different types of questions, discover some of the conventions of debate and explore the work of select committees.
Learn how Parliament is evolvingTowards the end of the course, you will examine the process of law making and discover the journey of a Bill. You will also explore the range of opportunities open to citizens, which enable you to engage with and influence the UK Parliament.
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| Length | 3 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $0 |
| From | Houses of Parliament via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Fiona Green, Jean Fessey, Claire Bogue, Ken Manson, Debbie Cesvette |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Social Sciences |
| Tags | Politics & the Modern World |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $0 |
| From | Houses of Parliament via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Fiona Green, Jean Fessey, Claire Bogue, Ken Manson, Debbie Cesvette |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Social Sciences |
| Tags | Politics & the Modern World |
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