1. Who Rules Britain? The Queen? The Government? The Police? The Army? The People?

2. How Can Everybody Rule? It would be chaos!

3. We hold an election to choose someone to represent us.

4. Most candidates who ‘stand’ for election belong to a political party. Together people who belong to the party agree on the changes they will make if they are elected. These are called policies. Can you name the two main political parties and their leaders?

6. Elections to the House of Commons must take place at least every five years. The exact timing is decided by the leader of the biggest party, the Prime Minister. What is the name of our current Prime Minister?

7. European Referendum What Does it Mean?

8. What is a European Election?

9. The EU was created after the Second World War. It was created so that countries could trade with each other and would avoid more wars. Now the European Union has a common currency and tries to make a positive impact on the environment, climate change and human rights. First let’s find out what the European Union is. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/35613014

10. The European Union has a multi-lingual community, (this includes the UK). The history and culture of the countries in the EU is varied. Countries in the EU have different geography. The countries in the EU have different economies, some are richer, some poorer. We should all understand that everyone has a right to Equal Opportunities, we should be tolerant of others, have empathy with others and understand others.

11. The 12 stars on the EU flag are symbols of the European Union ideal of unity, solidarity and harmony among the European people.

12. The Euro is the common currency of 19 of the EU countries.

13. The motto of the European Union is "United in Diversity" This represents how Europeans have come together to work for peace and also benefit from the many different cultures, traditions and languages in the Union.

14. Because the European parliament represents so many people and countries, it is an important voice in world politics. It works for the peace and the safety of its citizens, and protects their human rights. It makes laws which help European citizens find work, and buy and sell their goods. It encourages the development of the poorest regions, and tackles important environmental issues.

15. United Kingdom Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The European community was founded in 1957. It now has 28 Member states. Which countries are in the European Union?

16. United Kingdom Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The European community was founded in 1957. It now has 28 Member states. Which countries are in the European Union?

17. 23 rd June On 23 rd June the people in the UK voted to decide whether they want to remain in the EU, or leave. referendum This election is called a ‘referendum’

18. The question the people were asked was…. “Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?” Everyone who is allowed to vote had a ballot paper like this. They showed their choice by putting a cross in one of the boxes.

19. Who can vote?

20. You can vote if … You are registered to vote in the UK You are over 18 years old on 23 rd June 2016 You are a British, or Irish citizen, living in the UK You are a Commonwealth citizen living in the UK You are a British citizen living overseas who has been registered to vote in the UK in the last 15 years

21. How will people decide what to vote?

22. People are still deciding how they will vote. Politicians party election broadcasts speeches Politicians are trying to persuade people with party election broadcasts and they are making speeches too. People are being given leaflets with information and facts – which have been written to persuade!

23. What will happen to businesses and trade? Would Britain be better in, or out of the EU? What will happen to United Kingdom if we remain in the EU? Have any other countries ever left the EU? What will happen to United Kingdom if we leave the EU?

24. Whichever side gets more than half of all votes cast is considered to have won. Counting of the votes starts when the polls close at 22:00 GMT Thursday, 23 June. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/politics/eu_referendum/results