*sectors of the economy - public sector

Question 1

what is the pubic sector?

Answer 1

services and agencies run by the government on our behalf

Question 2

what are they key features of the public sector?

Answer 2

owned by the government on our behalf. controlled (decision making) by government departments at UK, Scottish and Local Levels, financed by taxes paid by individuals and organisations

Question 3

Describe the UK Government

Answer 3

Run UK-wide services and     agencies such as defence and immigration.
Make laws (legislation) for all of the UK to follow
Collect some taxes such as VAT and Corporation Tax.

Question 4

Describe the Scottish Parliament

Answer 4

Use devoted powers to run services and agencies such as NHS

Collect some taxes such as Income Tax

Question 5

Describe the local government

Answer 5

Run Local service such as schools, parking and road repairs
Run local activities such as leisure centres, swimming pools and golf courses.
Collect some taxes such as Council Tax and Business Rates

Question 6

What are Public Corporations?

Answer 6

business organisations owned by the government on our behalf e.g. BBC