Life in Modern Britain Flashcards
What are the 5 British Values?
Tolerance, Individual liberty, rules of law, Equality/mutual respect, democracy
What does democracy mean?
Power to the people. People get a say in how the country is run.
What does individual liberty mean?
Freedom to live whatever life you want to.
What does rule of law mean?
Nobody is above the law, not even the King.
What does identity mean?
Characteristics/qualities that make up a person.
What does multiple identity mean?
When an individual assumes a range of identities.
What does national identity mean?
Identity associated with being a citizen of a specific country.
What does discrimination mean?
Unfair treatment of others based on their protected characteristics, such as race.
Which UK law protects people from discrimination?
The Equalities Act 2010.
What does migration mean?
Moving from one place to another permanently.
What does multiculturalism mean?
A diverse society where there are lots of ethnicities and cultures.
What is an example of a multicultural city?
London
Eg: Notting Hill Carnival every summer.
Why do people migrate to the UK?
Better job opportunities, Higher wages, Better quality of life.
What are some benefits of migration into the UK?
Skills gaps are filled, Increased cultural diversity, More taxes being paid.
What are some challenges of migration into the UK?
Puts pressure on resources, Overpopulation, Tension between different cultures.
What does assimilation mean?
Migrants should adopt the beliefs and culture of the country they have moved to.
What is an example of a country with assimilation?
France
Eg: Religious dress banned from schools.
Which British country had a referendum in 2014?
Scotland. 44.7% voted yes to being an independent country.
What were the Northern Irish troubles?
Conflict between Protestant unionists who wanted Northern Ireland to stay part of the UK, and Catholic nationalists who wanted it to join the Republic of Ireland.
What is the Scottish referendum and Northern Irish troubles examples of?
Issues with British identity. Some people want to remain British and some do not.
What is IPSO?
Independent Press Standards Organisation. IPSO regulates newspapers and magazines.
What is meant by the phrase a ‘free press’?
The press/media is free from any political interference. The government does not control the media.
What is the role of Ofcom?
The Office of Communications. Ofcom regulates broadcasting and television.
Why is it important to have a ‘free press’?
The media can hold the government to account by publishing stories about them.
What is mass media?
Communicating to a large audience at the same time.
What is censorship?
The government controls what the media publishes.
What is traditional media?
Media that existed before the internet.
Eg: television, newspapers, radio.
What is new media?
Internet related means of communication.
Eg: social media.
What was the 2009 expenses scandal?
The Daily Telegraph newspaper exposed widespread misuse of expenses by MPs. The report led to sackings, resignations, public apologies and repayment of expenses. This is an example of holding MPs to account.
What was the Leveson inquiry?
A government inquiry in July 2011 to investigate phone hacking accusations against the press. Looked at the role and responsibility of the media.
What type of censorship occurs in the UK?
Hate crime is removed in the UK.
What is a country with freedom of the press?
The UK. The media is free to say whatever it wants.
What is a country with censorship?
China. The Chinese Communist Party has strict control over all types of media in China.
What is the aim of the UN?
Maintaining international peace and solving global issues/conflicts.
What is the UN Security Council?
Responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security. Has the power to pass resolutions which can impose sanctions or lead to UN troops being deployed.
What is the General Assembly?
Main policy making part of the UN – all 193 member states are represented.
What is the aim of NATO?
Military alliance between countries. An agreement of mutual defence.
What is the aim of the Commonwealth?
To promote British values around the world, such as democracy.
What is the aim of the EU?
Set up in 1957 to create a common market for goods, workers, services and capital within member states.
What was Brexit?
In 2020 Britain formally left the European Union.
What is a referendum?
A vote in which citizens can vote on a direct law.
Ed: Should the UK leave the EU?
What are 2 arguments for the UK leaving the EU?
Tighter immigration laws in the UK. Do not have to follow the EU laws and can have more control over UK laws.
What are 2 arguments against the UK leaving the EU?
Freedom of movement within EU countries. EU products cost less as there is no tax on their sale in the EU.
What is the Council of Europe?
An international organization that promotes human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe.
What is an NGO?
Non governmental organisation. Does not get any funding from the government.
What are some examples of NGOs?
Doctors without borders, Oxfam, UNICEF, Muslim Aid, Red Cross.
What is an example of when NGOs helped during conflict?
Red Cross sent food and water supplies to refugee camps during the Syrian civil war. Doctors without Borders set up field hospitals in Syria to help with civilian injuries.
What are the 4 types of diplomacy?
Mediation, negotiations, economic sanctions and humanitarian aid.
What is an example of when the UK used diplomacy?
The UK has provided lots of humanitarian aid to Syria during the civil war. The UK imposed economic sanctions to limit trade with Syria and freeze the assets of Syrian officials, to try and stop violence against citizens.
