CH 3: What is the UK? Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 countries that make up the UK?
A
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
2
Q
What is the official name of the UK?
A
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
3
Q
Which countries do Great Britain refer to?
A
England, Scotland and Wales but NOT Northern Ireland
4
Q
What are Islands near the UK but not a part of it? (2)
A
Channel Islands
Isle of Man
5
Q
What is the name of the government for the Islands near the UK?
A
Crown dependencies
6
Q
Where does the UK parliament sit?
A
Westminister
7
Q
True or False: Scotland and Wales have their own parliaments but not Northern Ireland
A
False. All three countries have their own Parliaments each
