Civics: Parliament ActivityScenarios

Think!

For each of the following scenarios

Try to understand each side

Are there related issues that might be affected by your decision?

Who might be affected or have an interest in this issue?

What questions would you like to have answered before making a decision?

Assisted Suicide

A prominent member of the medical community recently died and left a moving message imploring government to legalize assisted suicide

The message has gone viral and sparked discussion about assisted suicide across the country

Politicians are being asked to consider it

Prostitution

A group of sex workers has taken political action recently to see a change in the law

The group says that the current laws make many women unsafe since they need to fear both their clients and the police

Their opponents say that legalization would harm more women by encouraging the exploitive practice of prostitution

Car Insurance

It has been suggested that a change to the insurance industry should be made. That all drivers pay the same amount unless their driving record causes it to change.

Young drivers would see a massive reduction in their costs

All drivers over the age of 25 would see a significant increase to their costs.