Citenzinship Flashcards
What is the office of fair trading
A government office that can take action against traders who break the law
How many member states does the EU have
82
What percentage of the world’s population make up the commonwealth
30%
What does NATO stand for
North Atlantic Treaty organisation
What is the world trade organisation responsible for
Negotiating international trade agreements
Who is the head of the common wealth
the queen
What is genocide
The mass murder of a racial, national or religious group
What is a sanction and when do countries use them
A penalty for breaking rules. Used when a government does not approve of the action of another country
What are the three types of elections which Uk citizens can vote in
Local, National or European
How many members do the UN have
192
What is proportional representation
the number of seats a party wins roughly proportional to its share of the votes
What is the difference between the national minimum living wage and the national minimum wage
The national living wage is the minimum amount to be paid to an employee over the age of 25. The national minimum wage refers to all employees
What is Censorship
Limiting the information given to the public by the government
What are tariffs
Taxes to be paid on imports or exports
What 5 countries are 5 permanent members of the UN security council
France, the Uk, USA, China and Russia
What is meant by the term first past the post
Voters have one vote in their constituency and the candidate wins the most votes
What is the citizen’s Advice Bureau
An organisation that offers free advice on consumer and legal matters
How many MPs are there in the Uk
650
What are the two main factors that cause a change in the size of the population
Life expectancy and Migration
What is community cohesion?
A community where there is a sense of belonging for all communities
What was the UK’s population in 2014
64.6 million
What is an asylum seeker
Someone who says they are a refuge, but whose claim has not yet been definitively evaluated
Whatis inclusive education
Schooling that involves everyone regardless of disability
What year was the eqaulity act introduced
2010
Why do individuals pay different amounts of council tax
It is based on the value of the property
What is the local council responsible for
A range of services including education, social services, leisure, transport, housing and the police
What is the trading standards department
an official body that enforces consumer-based law
What is the main aim of NATO
To ensure the freedom and security of its members through political and military means
What is a refugee
a person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution or natural disaster
What are the main aims of the United Nations
To maintain international peace and security, to develop relations among nations, to cooperate in solving international problems while respecting human rights
What is a census
An official count of the population
When was the universal declaration of human rights made
1948
What signed by King John in 1215 that made everyone equal before the law?
The magna carta
How many children are serving ads soldiers around the world
250000
What is a trade union
Organisations that look after the interests of a group of employees
What is the main role of the United Nations
To encourage peace and cooperation between countries
What did the Uk human rights act of 1998 make law
All organisations have a duty to protect the rights of individuals
Who is not allowed to vote
Under 18s, Members of the house of lords, EU citizens, convicted prisoners
What are the 9 protected characteristics f the equality act
Age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation
