AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies · 8100
Paper 1, Paper 2
A state body involved in decision-making, representation, law, accountability or service delivery, such as Parliament, a local council or a court.
Revise: Roles Played by Groups in SocietyA public institution is a state body involved in decisions, representation, law or service delivery. Parliament makes laws and scrutinises government; local councils make decisions about local services; courts interpret and apply the law. Unlike campaign groups, these institutions have formal powers and responsibilities.
- Revise: Roles of Institutions and Groups