Keywords Flashcards
Parliament
The supreme lawmaking body in the UK made up of House of Commons House of Lords and the Monarch
European Union
Group of European countries who worked together in politics and finance
Leveson Inquiry
Enquiry set up to investigate abuse of freedom of press after the phone hacking scandal
Rule of law
The principle that the law applies to everyone equally
Referendum
Vote on a single issue you with a yes or no answer
Community Cohesion
When people have shared values and mutual understanding so there’s respect between them
Civil liberties
The citizens legal rights which are designed to protect them from the government for example the right to a fair trial
Commonwealth
Group of countries from around the world that used to be ruled by Britain the queen is the leader
World bank
An international organisation that aims to provide financing, advice and research to developing nations to aid their economic advancement
Custodial sentence
When a person is liberties are taken away and they are sent to prison
Community sentence
A program of community work which tries to reform behaviour for example a referral order
Equal Oppurtunities
Everyone is treated in the same way so we have the same chances
Disposable Income
It’s the amount of money available to spend after taxes have been deducted from earnings
Active Citizenship
Participating in the electoral system by voting or becoming a member of Parliament so your voice is heard
International monetary fund(IMF)
International organisation that aims to foster economic growth and high levels of employment and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries
NGO
Non-governmental Organisation is a non-profit voluntarily citizens is group that brings citizen concerns to governments and supports those in need of help for example: save the children
Spin doctor
Spokes person employed to give a favourable impression of a political party in the media
IPSO
Independent Press Standards Organization
Agree that regulates the press and force papers to pay fines and print apologies if they break their code of conduct
Free press
The idea that in a democracy newspapers should be free to pop this what they want without interference from the government or the courts
Tabloid
A newspaper that uses he has a lot of photographs and concentrates on celebrity news or gossip for example: the sun the daily Mirror
Broadsheet
A newspaper that focuses on serious political and economic stories nest photographs and more writing e.g. the times ,the Guardian
Press regulation
Rules which are designed to supervise and oversee what the newspapers publish
Propaganda
Information which aims to promote a particular points of view which is often one-sided or misleading
Lobbying
Trying to persuade an MP to have a particular point of view so they represent you in the house of commons
Ethical
Set of principles we have one decides what is right or wrong morally
Apathy
Having a lack of concern in political matters for example not voting
Tolerance
A fair and objective attitude towards those who are different to you
G8
Group of eight of the richest countries in the world we discuss matters of global concern
Inflation
When prices of goods increase in a given time span
Mass media
The widespread communication of information to the general public
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization :A group of countries committed to defending it either if one of them is attacked
Eurozone
The name given the countries that have the euro as their currency
Deficit
When the government spend more money than what they collect in taxes
Austerity
A period of reduced spending in order to reduce government debt
European Commission
Proposes legislation and manages the day-to-day business of the EU
European Parliament
Directly elected parliament of the EU which debates issues and votes on laws
Council of ministers
The EU’s main decision and law making body
Direct Democracy
Where citizens themselves rather than MP’s decide on what laws should be passed eg referendums
Decentralisation
The transfer of power to local areas
Eurosceptic
A person who is opposed to the EU and increasing its powers eg UKIP
Europhial
Someone who admires Europe or is an advocate of the EU eg Liberal democrats
Petition
Written document signed by citizens who wish to raise a concern or being about a change
Democracy
The rule of a country by consent of the people
Devolution
The transfer of lawmaking power to a region or local area for example Scottish parliament
Trade union
An organisation that aims to protect workers rights and protects them from an unfair dismissal and unfair working conditions
Teachers- NUT( National Union of Teachers
Staff who provide public services (teaching assistants) -Unison
