Modren Studies-is BRitain Broken S1 Flashcards
Give 3 reasons why Britain might be broken
Majority of men and woman are overweight
The number of people using food banks is rising
One in three British adults have taken illegal drugs
What percent of men and woman are overweight
69 percent men and 58 percent woman
Give four reasons why Britain isn’t broken
99 percent of people an read and write
A lot of people donate to the food bank
Crime is at its lowest
85 percent of Scottish voters voted in the independence referendum
Give 6 reasons why people might be in poverty
Don’t have any friends or family to help them
Unemployed
In debt (owe too much money to pay bills)
Previous drug addiction
Low wages
What is the welfare state
The welfare state is something set up by the government that provides help for people in poverty
What five things do the welfare state do
End poverty Try get everyone a job Better health Education for all Better housing
What do the government do to help people who don’t have jobs
Set up Jobseeker’s Allowance which helps the unemployed
Why is using Jobseeker’s Allowance a good idea
It’s easier for people in poverty and they can get a job
What else could the government do to help unemployed
Could explain to small shops and cafes that these people need a small job
What have the government done to help kids who’s parents can’t afford school lunches
They provide free school meals to help kids and the parents
Why are free school meals a good idea
It means the parents don’t have to concentrate on buying their kids meals and can focus more on bills and water
What could the government do to make free school meals better
They could do free school meals for adults as well at work or even delivery
What have the government done to help people who need to get paid more
They have raised the national minimum wage so people are paid more fairly
Why is raising the national minimum wage a good idea
Everyone will find it easier to afford essential needs
What could the government do to make it better
Make younger people are getting paid as well
What does mortality rate mean
How many deaths there are
What is morbidity rate
How many people are ill
What is the national minimum wage for teenagers
£4.20 per hour
What is the national minimum wage for adults
£7.50
Name 6 parts of the body smoking can affect
Lungs Heart Throat Nails Voice Teeth
How does smoking affect us
80% of smoke is invisible
You don’t live for as long
Your lungs rot
It affects non smokers as well
Give 4 reasons why people drink alcohol
Makes them feel good
Mental health issues
Are very bored
To celebrate
What are the worst 3 affects of alcohol abuse
Heart disease
Memory loss
Liver damage
Who are more likely to commit crime
Men age between 19-20. 80% committed by men
Where would crime normally take place
In big cities
When would people be most likely to commit crime
At the weekend, usually in the evening when they are drunk and not working
What are the two types of crime
Violent crime like assault, carrying a weapon or, murder
Property crime like theft, breaking an entry or selling stolen goods
Why do people commit crime
Bad role models Need money, supplies, drugs or alcohol Are part of a gang-peer pressure Self defence Don’t trust police
What is the impact of crime
Could affect teenagers education and adults jobs
Lose earnings
Have a bad reputation
Lose ability to do things
Why do people join gangs
Money
Drugs
Fight other gangs
How many years is life imprisonment
15-35 years
What is a fine
When the offender is ordered to pay money for committing a crime
What do offenders have to do for community payback order
Litter picking
Painting fences and buildings etc.
Cleaning churches etc.
Cleaning off graffiti
