Key notions Flashcards
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What is checks and balances ?
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Rules intended to prevent one person or group from having to much power within an organisation.
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What is a coalition ?
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A temporary alliance, especially of political parties forming a government.
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What is Magna Carta ?
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It is a charter written in 1215. The goal of this charter was to proclaim some liberties. Signed by King John.
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When was the War of the Roses ?
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1455-1485
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What is the religion of Scotland ?
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Presbyterianism
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Which King renounced to the Papal authority ?
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Henry VIII
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When was the Glorious Revolution ?
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1688-1689
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When did Ireland won its independence ?
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1922
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When did Britain joined the EU ?
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1973
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What is the third way ?
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A middle way between Thatcherism and “old” Labour socialism.
