- Parliamentary democracy and the key elements of the constitution of the United Kingdom, including the power of government, 

- The role of citizens and Parliament in holding those in power to account, and the different roles of the executive, legislature and judiciary and a free press

- Diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom and the need for mutual respect and understanding

- The different ways in which a citizen can contribute to the improvement of his or her community, to include the opportunity to participate actively in community volunteering, as well as other forms of responsible activity

- The different ways in which a citizen can contribute to the improvement of his or her community, to include the opportunity to participate actively in community volunteering, as well as other forms of responsible activity