Structure of UK Government

Question 1

Why is it important to have separation powers

Answer 1

No one has absolute powers so no one has absolute power

Question 2

How are laws made?

Answer 2

Bill proposed, Green paper, Public discussion, debate in parl then house of laws agree

Question 3

Delegated Legislation

Answer 3

Parliament have the ability to delegate powers to other bodies to carry out function of law.

Question 4

Statutory Interpretation

Answer 4

If laws are unclear then courts will be called upon to interpret meaning.

Question 5

Judicial Precedent

Answer 5

If the court makes interpretation then they and other courts will stand below decison.

Question 6

Which Government departments work with the protective services

Answer 6

Ministry of defense, Home office, Ministry of Justice, Department of communities and local gov, Department of health

Question 7

Ministry of Defense

Answer 7

Armed Service

Question 8

Home Office

Answer 8

UK Visa/ immigration, the police, National Crime Agency

Question 9

Ministry of Justice

Answer 9

Probation Service

Question 10

Department of Communities and Local Government

Answer 10

Fire and rescue service

Question 11

Department of Health

Answer 11

NHS, Ambulance service

Question 12

3 Main Levels of Government

Answer 12

Central, Regional, Local government

Question 13

House of Commons are?

Answer 13

Elected members of parliament

Question 14

House of Lords are?

Answer 14

Non elected work with house of commons to make laws

Question 15

Explain Monarchy?

Answer 15

Hierarchy acting on role of power

Question 16

Communism is?

Answer 16

Social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes