From local ballots to national referendums, this category unpacks how power is won, transferred, and sometimes challenged in democratic systems around the world. Lessons connect real elections and political events to durable concepts like representation, legitimacy, and accountability to give students the tools to analyze any democracy, anywhere.
Democracy and Elections Lesson Plans:
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How democratic is your country? – EIU Democracy Index lesson plan
After eight years of decline, global democracy scores stabilised in 2025 – but what does that actually mean? This differentiated lesson for grades 6-12 uses…
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Peru’s Disrupted 2026 Election Lesson Plan
What happens when you can’t trust the results of an election, and how can you build that trust back? Peru’s 2026 election hit turbulence before…
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Hungary Election 2026 Lesson Plan
Hungary’s 2026 election ended 16 years of Orbán’s rule in a historic landslide. Three differentiated readings explore legitimacy, power, sovereignty and what truly makes an…
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Thailand Election and Constitutional Referendum Lesson Plan
Thailand voted yes to a new constitution — but does a yes vote mean the people are truly in charge? A differentiated lesson on sovereignty…
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Iran Protests Lesson Plan
Included in this lesson: Lesson Sources and Further Reading Amnesty International – What Happened at the Protests in Iran? Reuters – Iran President says Trump,…