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Citenzinship Flashcards

1
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What is the office of fair trading

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A government office that can take action against traders who break the law

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2
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How many member states does the EU have

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82

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3
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What percentage of the world’s population make up the commonwealth

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30%

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4
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What does NATO stand for

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North Atlantic Treaty organisation

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5
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What is the world trade organisation responsible for

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Negotiating international trade agreements

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6
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Who is the head of the common wealth

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the queen

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7
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What is genocide

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The mass murder of a racial, national or religious group

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What is a sanction and when do countries use them

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A penalty for breaking rules. Used when a government does not approve of the action of another country

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What are the three types of elections which Uk citizens can vote in

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Local, National or European

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10
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How many members do the UN have

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192

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11
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What is proportional representation

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the number of seats a party wins roughly proportional to its share of the votes

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What is the difference between the national minimum living wage and the national minimum wage

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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

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13
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What is Censorship

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Limiting the information given to the public by the government

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14
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What are tariffs

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Taxes to be paid on imports or exports

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15
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What 5 countries are 5 permanent members of the UN security council

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France, the Uk, USA, China and Russia

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16
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What is meant by the term first past the post

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Voters have one vote in their constituency and the candidate wins the most votes

17
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What is the citizen’s Advice Bureau

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An organisation that offers free advice on consumer and legal matters

18
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How many MPs are there in the Uk

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650

19
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What are the two main factors that cause a change in the size of the population

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Life expectancy and Migration

20
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What is community cohesion?

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A community where there is a sense of belonging for all communities

21
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What was the UK’s population in 2014

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64.6 million

22
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What is an asylum seeker

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Someone who says they are a refuge, but whose claim has not yet been definitively evaluated

23
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Whatis inclusive education

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Schooling that involves everyone regardless of disability

24
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What year was the eqaulity act introduced

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2010

25
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Why do individuals pay different amounts of council tax

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It is based on the value of the property

26
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What is the local council responsible for

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A range of services including education, social services, leisure, transport, housing and the police

27
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What is the trading standards department

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an official body that enforces consumer-based law

28
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What is the main aim of NATO

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To ensure the freedom and security of its members through political and military means

29
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What is a refugee

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a person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution or natural disaster

30
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What are the main aims of the United Nations

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To maintain international peace and security, to develop relations among nations, to cooperate in solving international problems while respecting human rights

31
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What is a census

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An official count of the population

32
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When was the universal declaration of human rights made

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1948

33
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What signed by King John in 1215 that made everyone equal before the law?

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The magna carta

34
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How many children are serving ads soldiers around the world

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250000

35
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What is a trade union

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Organisations that look after the interests of a group of employees

36
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What is the main role of the United Nations

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To encourage peace and cooperation between countries

37
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What did the Uk human rights act of 1998 make law

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All organisations have a duty to protect the rights of individuals

38
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Who is not allowed to vote

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Under 18s, Members of the house of lords, EU citizens, convicted prisoners

39
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What are the 9 protected characteristics f the equality act

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Age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation

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