PP Flashcards
On the political spectrum, which political party is where?
Green Party, Labour, Lib dems, Conservatives, UKIP
What does First Past the Post mean?
This is a voting system where only one political party can win
What does Proportional Representation mean?
This is a voting system where more than one political party can win. So if Conservatives got 50% of the votes and Labour got 40%, even though Conservatives won, Labour still get a say.
What are the advantage and disadvantage of First Past the Post?
An advantage is that decisions are made quickly and efficiently and that you get one political party in charge.
A disadvantage the smaller parties would never be able to win and only one set of ideas
What are the advantages and disadvantage of Proportional Representation?
An advantage is that the smaller political parties who never win would be able to get there say and that there are a lot of different and new ideas.
A disadvantage is that if two political parties are in charge, they could be from opposite ends of the spectrum and decision will take a lot longer to make.
What does turnout mean?
the amount of people who got out to vote
What is a constituencies?
An area that is represented by your local MP
Name 5 reasons to commit crime
peer-pressure bullying due to your background for money mental health
Name 5 punishments that could be given for committing crime
Fine community service house arrest points on your license restraining order- places you can't go
What does retribution mean?
deserved a punishment
What does rehabilitation mean?
they forgive the person for committing the crime
What do criminal court deal with?
The serious crimes that go against the law. Such as robbery or murder
What does the criminal court have the power to?
They have the power to SENTENCE
What do Civil courts deal with?
They deal with disputes between people. Such as divorce or money.
What do civil courts have the power to?
They have the power to make someone do the action
What courts are under the criminal court category?
Crown court
Magistrates
youth court
What courts are under the civil court category?
high court
county court
What are the 3 divisions that high court are organised into? And what are they?
The family division- deals with divorce and child welfare matters
The chancery division- disputes about wills
The queen’s bench division- deals with the remaining business about land or contracts
What is the percentage of crimes that are taken to the magistrates?
95%
What does crown court deal with?
Crown court deals with the serious cases such as murder or rape
Can members of the public (anyone) be selected for jury service?
Yes
What does country court deal with?
Claims for dedt repayment or person injury
What are police organised into?
Regional basic- where they are from
What are the main roles of the police?
Maintain law and order
Protect members of the public and their property
Prevent, detect and investigate crime
What does PCSO mean?
uniformed staff who support the police
What does Special Constables mean?
Volunteers who support the police in their community
What is the police workforce hierarchy?
from lowest to highest
Special Constabulary PCSO Constabulary Sergeants Inspectors Chief inspectors Superintendents Association of chief police office ranks
What do police have the power to do?
Stop and Search
Power to arrest
Entry, search and seizure
What is a Judiciary?
the system of judges
How does the judiciary settle the issues?
Examining case
Decides the judgement
What does the jury do?
Says whether the defendant is guilty or not
What does the scribe do in a court trail?
write down everything that is said (word for word)
What is the person called that helps the defendant?
Lawyer
What is the person who has committed the crime know as in the court trail?
Defendant
What does the Barrister do?
Presents the case in court
What is the role called when they undertake most of the work in the magistrates and county court?
Solicitor
What is the legal executive’s role?
legally qualified employed by solicitor and usually specialised in an area of law
At what age can you start to have a part-time job?
13
What is the structure of the Court system?
bottom to top
(On the same level) Magistrates, County, Family (up levels) Crown Court of Appeal Supreme
What is the Magna Carta?
It was a piece of writing about the charter of rights. It was agreed by King Jonh in 1215
When was the human rights act in forced?
2000
