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Civics Flashcards

1
Q

WHat is the UK?

A

A parliamentary democracy with the Queen as the head of state. Also called a constitutional monarchy.

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WHo was able to vote in the 19th century?

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Property owner males over 21

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3
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What is the franchise?

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The group who can vote

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Who were the Chartists and what did they campaign for?

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In the 1830s to 40s the chartists campaigned for voting reform. They wanted six changes – every man to vote, elections every year, equality of regions, secret ballots, any man to be able to stand for MP, and for MPs to be paid

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5
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When were the Chartists’ demands met?

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by 1918

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6
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When were women able to vote?

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1918

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7
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When was the voting age reduced to 21?

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1928

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When was the voting age reduced to 18?

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1969

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9
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Why is the British Constitution unwritten?

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There was never a revolution to rewrite the system of government.

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10
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How is the Prime Minister chosen?

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The head of thepary with the most-elected MPS is chosen by the queen.

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11
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What can the monarch do?

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in weekly meetings with the PM she can advise, warn and encourage

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12
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When did QE2 take the throne?

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1952

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13
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What is the monarch’s important ceremonial role?

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Opening of Parliament, where she makes a speech for the policies for the upcoming year. All Acts are in her name.

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14
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What is the role of the Queen abroad?

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Represents the UK in foreign visits and visits abroad as well.

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15
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How many parties can join together for a coalition?

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2

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16
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Are the members of the cabinet members of the house of Lords or commons?

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commons

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17
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What is the job of MPs

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represent everyone in constituency, create new laws, scrutinise what the goverment is doing, debate national issues

18
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Before 1958 what were the peers?

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hereditary, senior judges or bishops

19
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What happened to the peers after 1958?

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The PM can nominate Life Peers. The monarch appoints them. These can also be appointed by leaders of opposition or the Appointments Commission.

20
Q

What happened to the peers in 1999?

A

They have lost their automatic right to attend the House of Lords. They now elect a few to represent them.

21
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What is the role of the House of Lords?

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Suggest new laws or amend new laws, check laws, hold government to account.

22
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Who has more power, Lords or Commons?

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Commons can overrule Lords.

23
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Who is the SPeaker?

A

chairs debates in commons. Neutral, even though MP. Voted in by secret ballot. Keeps order and represents Parliament on special occasions.

24
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What is first past the post?

A

System for electing MPs. The candidate who gets the most votes is elected.

25
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How can you contact your MP?

A

Contact details from local library and website. contact by letter or phone.

26
Q

How many mps are in the cabinet?

A

20

27
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What is the hone secretary responsible for?

A

Crime, policing and immigration

28
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How old do you have to be to run for parliament?

A

18

29
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What are the core values for civil servants?

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Integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality

30
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How are local governments funded?

A

Central government and local taxes

31
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How many local authorities are in London?

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33

32
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How often are local elections held!

A

Every year

33
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When was power devolved?

A

1997

34
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Since when has there been a welsh assembly and a Scottish parliament?

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1999

35
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How many members of the welsh assembly are there?

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60

36
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What powers do the welsh assembly have?

A

Education and training, health and social services, economic development, housing.

37
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How often are elections in the welsh assembly?

A

Every 4 years

38
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How many members are in the Scottish parliament?

A

129

39
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What powers do the Scottish parliament have?

A

Civil and criminal law, heLth, education, planning and tax raising

40
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How many people in the Northern Irish assembly?

A

108

41
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What powers does the Northern Ireland assembly have?

A

Education, agriculture, the environment, health and social services.

Life in the UK (mine) (5 decks)

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