Lesson 4 (Keal) Flashcards

1
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Convention

A

unwritten rules

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2
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royal preorgative

A

powers exercised by the crown

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3
Q

what is Britain fundamentally?

A

liberal democracy

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4
Q

How does what Ms May did in 2017 show that laws can always be changed?

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The triggering of Article 50 directly went against the European Communities Act of 1972

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5
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What is an example of the Rule of Law applying to everyone during Johnson’s time in power?

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Boris Johnson was fined for ‘Partygate’ whilst in power

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6
Q

How is a fusion of powers flawed in making up the government? (THINK UK CABINET VS WHITE HOUSE)

A

A Unitary system means that MPs are in positions like ‘minister for defence’

In contrast, in the federal system of the US, ministers of defence are usually former generals / other capable and specifically knowledgeable individuals

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7
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How often are MPs elected?

A

every 5 years

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8
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Example of when an MP didn’t vote on the side of their constituents? Think 2017…

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Chris Bryant (Labour) voted against May’s triggering of Article 50 but 60% of his constituents voted for it

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9
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Example of how the Monarch has power? (think eli 2 and how many people she met)

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The Queen met 13/14 of the last US Presidents acting as a representative of the UK

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