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How does the law affect us?

How does the law affect us? Lesson outcomes: • To understand why we have laws. • To explore how the law affects your daily life. • To examine two areas of law in more detail – education and alcohol pricing. 2 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? Why do we have laws? • • • They protect us and keep us safe Everyone around us knows what is right and wrong They help to resolve conflicts To give people rights They keep society in order 3 © Young Citizens

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How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally buy cigarettes? 18 5 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally leave full time education? 16 6 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally drink alcohol in a pub? 16 7 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally have sex? 16 8 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally get married? 16 9 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally join the army? 16 10 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally vote in an election? 18 11 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally get a full time job? 16 12 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally move out of home? 16 13 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally be convicted of a crime? 10 14 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? Activity 2 In your groups read through the information provided. Spend some time discussing the questions. Summarise one advantage and one disadvantage of the law in this area. 15 © Young Citizens

How does the law affect us? Plenary Q: List three new things you have learnt today Q: Describe one thing that surprised you Q: Describe one law that you think should be changed? How and why do you think it should be changed? 16 © Young Citizens