An introduction to Parliament

A short animation that introduces the UK Parliament, looking at its history and how it works today. This is an ideal teaching resource for secondary students studying citizenship or Government Politics View the whole film or skip to chapters: 1:08 Parliament Structure: the function and makeup of the three parts of Parliament. 2:46 Holding Government to Account: how Parliament checks and challenges the work of Government. 3:51 Making Laws: follow the making of a law from proposal to becoming an Act of Parliament. 5:10 Elections and Voting: the different types of election and a look in detail at the general election. 6:35 Your Voice: how to have a voice in Parliament, from voting to petitioning and campaigning. Subscribe to UK Parliament for more videos Follow UKParlEducation on Twitter for more resources and information.