Mock Revision [1] Flashcards
The first term of GCSE revision.
What is Democracy?
A system of government based upon the consent of the people through an open and fair electoral system.
What are the British Values?
Rule of Law, Democracy, Individual Liberty and Tolerance.
What are rights?
Moral and legal protections all people in our society enjoy equally.
What are responsibilities?
Duties that all citizens have to do.
What are freedoms?
The ability to act, speak, think as you want.
Who sits in the House of Commons?
All elected MPs.
What are the roles of the House of Commons?
To pass new laws, question the government and examine how much money they’re spending.
How is the monarch selected?
The monarch is hereditary / born into power.
Who sits in the House of Lords?
People of the public who are either hereditary or selected (Selected lords are normally experts in a specific field).
Who selects the Lords?
The monarch and prime minister.
What are the pros and cons of an unwritten Constitution?
Flexible; can be easily changed. However, there is an unclear separation of powers.
What is the role of the local government?
To act in the local area, such as building social housing.
How does the local government get its money?
It is assigned a set amount from the central government and can earn money from council tax.
What is devolution?
The transfer of power from a larger to a smaller body.
What is English Votes for English laws (EVEL)?
The belief that only English people should be able to vote on English - Only laws.
How would it be decided whether a law will only affect England?
The speaker of the House of Commons would decide which laws are only influenced by England.
What is a Government?
Formed by the party that wins the majority at the general election.
What is Parliament?
Made up of all the MPs elected at a general election. All new laws must be voted for here.
What is a Councillor?
The title of a person that has been elected to a local government.
What is a Representative Democracy?
A form of government which people elect people to represent them instead of giving people a direct say in all new laws.
What is voter apathy?
The thought that there is no point in voting.
How can we combat voter apathy?
Education children to get involved from a younger age and in a practical way. Bank holiday on voting day. Make voting compulsory.
What is meant by the term Economy?
The involvement of money, income, outcome, tax and dept.
What is meant by the term Chancellor?
The member of the government in charge of the economy who makes decisions about taxes and spending.
What is meant by the term Taxation?
The process by which the government collects money from people and businesses.
What is meant by the term Budget?
An annual statement made by the chancellor to the House of Commons about the governments taxation policy for the forthcoming year.
What is meant by the term Autumn Statement?
An annual statement made by the chancellor to the House of Commons about the governments spending plans for the forthcoming year.
What is meant by the term Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
The wealth and economic output of a country.
What is meant by the term Public Taxes?
Money that the government receives through taxing members of the public.
What is meant by the term Corporation Tax?
Money that the government received by taxing businesses through business tax.
What is meant by the term National Debt?
Money the government is paying back to banks or other countries.
What does the government spend the most money on?
Social Housing
What is First Pass the Post (FPTP)?
Winner takes all. Per constituency.
What is the definition of Bicameral?
A legislative body that has two chambers.
