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Life in Modern Britain [Paper 2] Flashcards

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What are the 4 fundamental British Values?

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  • Democracy
  • Rule of Law
  • Respect & Tolerance
  • Individual Liberty
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What are Moral rights?

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What we expect from others in particular situations

For example, parents expect to be contacted by teachers if their son/daughter misbehaves. Its not a legal requirement but its generally expected to happen.

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What are Legal rights?

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Expectations supported by the law.

For example, the legal right to have a child reasonably educated.

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What are Political rights?

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Rights that allow individuals to participate freely in the political system.

For example, the right to a fair trial.

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What are Human rights?

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The fundamental rights that apply to all human beings no matter their nationality, sex, religion or any other status.

For example, the right to freedom of belief/religion

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What is Identity?

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Who a person is.

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What are the factors affecting identity.

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  • Religion
  • Ethnicity
  • Socio-economic Status Etc…
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What does it mean for a person to have multiple identities?

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It means a person takes on different identities at different times and situations.

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What is a Diverse Society?

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A society with many people from different ethnic backgrounds, culture and tradition.

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Benefits of a Diverse Society.

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  • Innovation
  • Promotes Tolerance between different cultures
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Challenges of a diverse society.

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  • Racism and Discrimination.
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What is the United Kingdom Comprised of ?

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  • Britain
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland
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What is Migration.

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People moving from one place to another settling, temporarily or permanently.

[Not necessarily outside the country]

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What is Immigration.

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Moving Internationally to another country in which you do not have a citizenship etc…

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What is the role of the media and the free press?

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To investigate and report on issues of public interest

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Who regulates the Press in the UK

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Independent Press Standards Organisation [IPSO]

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What is the United Nations [UN] ?

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An international organisation who aims to maintain international peace and security.

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What is the UK’s Involvement in the United Nations?

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The UK plays a key role in the UN by dealing with economic and social issues, peacekeeping and conflict prevention.

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What is North Atlantic Treaty Organisation [NATO] ?

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An organisation that guarantees the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.

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What is the European Union [EU] ?

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A group of 28 countries which exists to promote economic security, peace and stability.

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What is the Council of Europe?

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An international organisation founded to uphold human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe

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What is the Commononwealth ?

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An association of 56 countries working towards shared goals of prosperity, democracy and peace.

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What is the Word trade Organisation?

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An organisation that regulates international trade.

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Methods used by the UK to resolve international conflicts

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  • Political settlements
  • Offering refuge to those in need of protection
  • Provide army etc…
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What are Non-Governmental Organisation [NGO’S] and How do they respond to humanitarian crisis?

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Organisation that operate independently from governments they respond to humanitarian crisis by aiding people who are suffering.

Example: Salvation Army

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Benefits of Democracy.

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  • Allows citizens for political involvement
  • It makes an efficient system for decision making by ensuring that generally everyone’s needs are being met.
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Barriers to Citizen participation in a Democracy.

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  • Can lead to power being distributed to incompetent individuals
  • Generally speaking, people vote based on preference rather than on quality
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Advantages of joining an interest group or political party etc..?

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  • Group efforts become usable platforms that facilitate change.
  • You can explore new perspectives; rather than viewing only what social media promote
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Disadvantages of joining an interest group or political party..?

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  • Tend to only focus on a single topic
  • Can possibly promote harmful ideas/activities
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The role of organisations such as; public services, interest groups, pressure groups etc..?

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To bring about change in a particular topic/s.

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How can people use media to bring about change?

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Sharing and promoting work that activist groups are doing, thus raising awareness.

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Provide two example of how citizens have brought about change.

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1) Marcus Rashford’s Campaign to End Child Food Poverty:
- Aim to address and tackle the issue of Child Poverty.
2) The Women’s Institute:
- Campaign for Woman’s Rights

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