Britain General Politics Knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
What system of voting do we have in this country?
A
First past the post
2
Q
What is a constituency?
A
Area a politician is assigned to
3
Q
How many constituencies are there in the uk?
A
650
4
Q
Where do parliament meet?
A
House of Commons
Palace of Westminster
5
Q
Is the House of Lords democratic?
A
Undemocratic
You can inherit your place into the house
6
Q
Is proportional representation democratic?
A
Democratic as everyone gets a say about what will happen in parliament
Undemocratic due to differences in political ideologies which create arguments
7
Q
Is first past the post democratic?
A
Democratic as it allows votes to count towards who becomes PM
Undemocratic due to seats
