2.  To know what an MP is and does  To understand how MPs are elected  To be able to say what attributes make a good MP

3. Re-arrange these sentences 1. Member stands Parliament MP of for 2. vote MPs Elections our We at for General 3. areas represent MPs are which constituencies local called 4. party MPs political represent a also

4.  People wishing to stand as an MP must be over 18 years of age, be a British citizen or citizen of a Commonwealth country or the Republic of Ireland  Candidates must be nominated by ten parliamentary electors of the constituency they wish to stand in.  Authorisation is required to stand for a specific party, otherwise candidates will be described as independent or have no description.  In order to encourage only serious candidates to stand, a £500 deposit is required when submitting the nomination papers - returned if the candidate receives over five per cent of the total votes cast

6.  Introduce own legislation and vote on new laws  Secure investment for constituency eg to save a building or hospital.  Work on a committee  May become a minister of a certain area such as health or defence  Sit in Parliament and raise issue affecting their area  MPs often hold a “surgery”  They try to meet as many people as possible.

7.  Their party – have to support parties views  Their constituency – the people that have elected them  The nation – have an obligation to the whole country  Themselves and their own interests – will have own ideas and preferences.

9. Write a job description for an MP. Things to include: Skills Personal Qualities What the job involves How you will be elected