Exploring Decision-Making in Jersey's States Chamber
Dive into the intricacies of how decisions are made in Jersey through lessons on local issues, State Members' roles, and key decision-makers. Engage in activities like "Think, Pair, Share" and media reviews to understand perspectives on potential changes in the region. Uncover the structure of the States Assembly, its members, and the responsibilities they hold. Challenge yourself with true or false statements about Jersey's governance and ponder improvements as a hypothetical Education Minister.
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A Visit to the States Chamber Lesson 1 Learning Objectives: To understand how decisions are made in Jersey. To be able to consider local issues and how States Members might solve them.
Think, Pair, Share What would you change about Jersey? Why?
Look through the articles and papers to try and find out what other people in Jersey might want to change. Media Review
Who makes decisions about the future of Jersey? Make a mind map with all of the people you think are involved in making these important decisions.
States Assembly Jersey s elected parliament Makes and revises the Island s laws Has 49 States Members: 37 Deputies and 12 Constables
1. There are 49 States Members 2. States Members all have an equal vote in the States Chamber, regardless of their position 3. The States Members who form the Government are also known as Superior Members 4. All States Members vote to elect a Chief Minister 5. The Government have responsibility for policies and the day to day running of the Island 6. Scrutiny panels are set up to review proposals that the Government make True or False?
True or False? - Answers 1. There are 49 States Members TRUE 2. States Members all have an equal vote in the States Chamber, regardless of their position TRUE 3. The States Members who form the Government are also known as Superior Members FALSE they re known as Executive Members 4. All States Members vote to elect a Chief Minister TRUE 5. The Government have responsibility for policies and the day to day running of the Island TRUE 6. Scrutiny panels are set up to review proposals that the Government make TRUE
Consolidate If you were Minister in charge of Education, what 3 things would you like to change about schools in Jersey and why? Make sure you explain in detail your changes and the reasons you think they will improve schools.
Recap Quiz 1. How many States Members are there in the States Assembly? 2. What group do Executive Members make up in the Assembly? 3. What is the name for the members that make up the Scrutiny Panels? 4. How often are general elections held? 5. When will the next general election be held in Jersey?
Recap Quiz - Answers 1. How many States Members are there in the States Assembly? 49 2. What group do Executive Members make up in the Assembly? Council of Ministers 3. What is the name for the members that make up the Scrutiny Panels? Non-Executive Members 4. How often are general elections held? Once every 4 years 5. When will the next general election be held in Jersey? 2026
Read What is Scrutiny section on pg. 4. Complete the short research task at the bottom of the page. Go for Gold!: What are the names of the Scrutiny panels? Which States Members sit on each of them? Create a short poster / PPT presentation that shows the setup of Scrutiny Homework
