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Theme A Flashcards

1
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What is identity

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A sense of who you are are and how you see yourself

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What factors create identity

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Religion
Culture
Ethnic and national origin
Accent and dialect
Sexuality
Gender 
Lifestyle choices
Socioeconomic status
Cuisine and dietary choice
Subculture
Media and musical preference
Political views
Profession
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What are The British Isles composed of

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The islands of Great Britain
Ireland
The Isle of Man
The Isle of Wight
Etc
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What is Great Britain composed of

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England
Wales
Scotland

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What is the United Kingdom composed of

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Northern Ireland
Scotland
England
Wales

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What is the United Kingdom

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A single nation-state composed of four countries

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What are The British Isles

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A geographical description of the group of islands off the north-western coast of Continental Europe

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What is the population of England

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56 million

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What is the capital of England

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London

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What is the population of Wales

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3 million

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What is the capital of Wales

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Cardiff

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What is the population of Scotland

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5.5 million

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What is the capital of Scotland

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Edinburgh

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What is the population of Northern Ireland

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2 million

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What is the capital of Northern Ireland

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Belfast

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How do many people in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales view their national origin

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Many people in Northern Ireland Scotland and Wales review their national origin as more important to their sense of identity than being part of the United Kingdom

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What is immigration

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The act of moving to and settling in another country

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What is emigration

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The act of leaving the country with the intention of settling elsewhere

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What are factors causing immigration

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High standards of living
Peace and political stability
High human rights and freedoms
Available work and jobs
Generous benefits and welfare
Freedom of religion
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What are factors causing emigration

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Low standards of living and poverty
Political instability and civil war
Dictatorship and lack of freedoms
Unemployment and lack of jobs
Lack of health care and welfare
Religious persecution
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What pattern of immigration into the UK occurred in the 1950s and 1960s

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Immigration from the West Indies and Caribbean

The Windrush generation

Migrating for work and prosperity

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What pattern of immigration into the UK occurred in the 1970s and 1980s

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Immigration from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

Migrating for work, often in the textile industry, and settling in Bradford, Birmingham and London

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What pattern of immigration into the UK occurred in the 1990s and 2000s

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Immigration from Poland and Eastern Europe

Migrating for temporary work and increased wages following the end of the Cold War

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How does religion show the changing nature of the UK population

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Range of religion:
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Etc

Non-religious people:
Atheism
Humanism
Etc

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How does sexuality and gender identity show the changing nature of the UK population

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Range of sexuality:
Heterosexuality
Homosexuality
Bisexuality
Asexuality
Etc

Range of gender identity:
Gender fluidity
Transgender
Etc

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How does the location of people show the changing nature of the UK population

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The UK has an increasingly urban population

The UK has a decreasingly rural population

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How does the age of people show the changing nature of the UK population

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The UK has an increasingly ageing population

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What is the general trend regarding the changing nature of the UK population

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The UK has an increasingly diverse population

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What are the key principles and values of the UK

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Democracy
Respect and tolerance
Individual liberty
The rule of law

(Secularism
Constitutional monarchy
Diversity)

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30
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What are examples of human rights in the UK

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The right to life
The right to freedom of religion
The right To Freedom of association
The right to freedom from torture

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What are examples of political rights in the UK

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The right to vote
The right to a secret ballot
The right to free speech
The right To Freedom of conscience

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What are examples of moral rights in the UK

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The right to an education
The right to freedom of thought and expression
The right to be credited

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What are examples of legal rights in the UK

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The right to a fair trial
Equality before the law
Innocence until proven guilty
The right to representation

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34
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What did the UN Universal Declaration on Human rights set out

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Basic and universal fundamental human rights

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When was the UN Universal Declaration on Human Rights introduced

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1948

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36
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What did the European Convention on Human Rights establish

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Basic human rights in Europe

European Court of Human Rights

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37
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Who set out the European Convention on Human Rights

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The council of Europe

not the EU

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38
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When was the European Convention on Human Rights introduced

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1953

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39
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What did the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child set out

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Basic fundamental rights which are specific to children

This includes the right to an education and freedom from slavery

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When was the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child introduced

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1989

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41
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What are the roles of local governments

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Deal with smaller issues in the local area

Eg waste collection, roads, parking, social housing

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42
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How are local government selected

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In local elections

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43
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How are local governments funded

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Council tax
Central government grant
Business rates

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44
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What is a citizen

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A legally recognised member or national of a state

45
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Why do many people in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales you there national origin as more important that their British origin

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Being British often connotes English culture and dilute other cultures

Non-English British people often do not prefer to identify as British in an attempt to preserve their culture, language and tradition

46
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What are examples of the UK being multicultural

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1 in 7 British people were born outside of Great Britain

40% of Londoners were born outside of Great Britain

47
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What are the advantages of a multicultural society

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Awareness of World issues

Tolerance to foreign cultures and Customs

48
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What are the disadvantages of a multicultural society

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Minority groups may experience of racial disadvantage

Potential for social disagreements between ideologies and religions

49
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What is democracy

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A culture of freedom and equality where all are aware of their rights and responsibilities

50
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What is the rule of law

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The respect of Rules that creates a happy, safe and secure environment

51
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What is respect and tolerance

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Understanding and respecting that we don’t are all share the same beliefs, ideas and values

Understanding that our own ideas do not need to be imposed on others

52
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What is individual liberty

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The protection of everyone’s right to believe, act and express themselves freely

53
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Why are the British values important

A

The values represent what it is to be a citizen the values and celebrates community and diversity in a modern society

54
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Why did the government introduce the British values

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The values of part of the government’s prevent program

This aims to prevent radicalisation and stop would-be terrorists from committing terrorist acts

The values aims to build a society that is that piece of it’s multicultural nature and allow all citizens full access to universal human rights, equality before the law, democracy and participation in society

55
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Why is the UK population increasing

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Less people are dying and more people are entering the country

56
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What impacts could the UK is growing population have

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The UK will need more housing

There will be a higher demand on public services

57
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What factors cause people to live longer

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Improvements in healthcare
Reduced rates of infection
Reduce child mortality

58
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How are the impact of the UK’s growing population paid for

A

Tax increases

Increases in the retirement age

59
Q

What is the census

A

A nationwide survey completed every 10 years

60
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What is an economic migrant

A

Someone who moves to another country to work

61
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What is an asylum seeker

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Someone who has left their home country and apply for asylum in another country

62
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What is a refugee

A

A person who was moved to another country because they are not protected in the home country

63
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What does being an EU member state to mean in regards to immigration

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Citizens of EU member states have the right to live, work and study in any other EU member state

64
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What are the benefits of immigration

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Fill job vacancies and skill gaps
Help the economy by working and shopping
Pay taxes and contribute to state pensions
Bring energy and innovation
Increase cultural diversity
65
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What are the disadvantages of immigration

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Immigrants may be prepared to work for less than UK workers
More people put pressure on public services
Unemployment may rise if there are unrestricted numbers of incomers
There may be a problem with integration and friction with local people
Ease of movement main courage organised crime and human trafficking

66
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What are arguments for the implementation of ID cards

A

Prove who you are

Help identify illegal citizens

67
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What are arguments against the implementation of ID cards

A

Invasion of privacy

Minority groups may be targeted

68
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What is prejudice

A

Having negative opinions of people based on their colour of skin, religion, sex etc

69
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What is discrimination

A

To act against a group of people

70
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What is persecution

A

To launch a campaign of hatred against a group

71
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When was the Equality Act introduced

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2010

72
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What did the Equality Act set out

A

Made it illegal to treat people unfairly

73
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What is the purpose of the equality act

A

To help achieve equal opportunities in the workplace, and in wider society

74
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On what grounds does the Equality Act protect people

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Age
Gender
Maternity
Religion & belief
Sexual orientation
Disability
Marriage & partnership
Race
Sex
75
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On what grounds is unfair treatment considered direct discrimination

A

Who you are
Who you are thought to be
Someone you’re with

76
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When is discrimination unlawful

A

You’re treated differently or worse because a protected characteristic

77
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On what grounds is unfair treatment considered indirect discrimination

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People are treated equally but the treatment affects you worse because:
It places people who share your protected characteristic ata disadvantage
It places you personally at a disadvantage
The person applying the policy, practise or rule can’t show that there’s a good enough reason for it

78
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What is community cohesion

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Different groups that make up a community working together to improve the community and make it a safe, pleasant and supportive place for everyone who lives there

79
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What is integration

A

Bringing groups and communities together

80
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What is mutual respect

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Understanding the views of others, creating equality

81
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What is tolerance

A

Accepting and living alongside others who may not share your views

82
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When are people more likely to become an active part of their community

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When they feel included

83
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How can community cohesion, integration, mutual respect, and tolerance be achieved

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Assemblies
Charity events
Festivals
Trips
Exchanges
RE
History
Guest speakers
Diverse food
Project challenging discrimination
Youth groups
English language classes
Community groups
84
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What do human rights cover

A

What people are legally or morally allowed to do or have

85
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What is a representative democracy

A

A system where citizens electric representatives to make decisions on their behalf

86
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What are examples of Citizens responsibilities

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Voting as a Civic Duty
Using voting to stay educated and informed
Using voting to ensure governments are accountable
Protesting legally

87
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What is an act

A

A law passed by Parliament

88
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What is the legal right

A

A right that is protected by law

89
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What is a contract of employment

A

A document that details and employees and employers responsibilities for a particular job

90
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What is the national living wage

A

The minimum amount to be paid to an employee over the age of 25

91
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What is the national minimum wage

A

The minimum amount to be paid to an employee

92
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What are trade unions

A

Organisations that look after the interests of a group of employees

93
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When can people be dismissed

A

When they are unable to do their job properly or have been involved in any misconduct

94
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What are consumer rights

A

The rights you have as a consumer of goods or services

95
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When was the Consumer Rights Act introduced

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2015

96
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What does the consumer act right ensure

A

You have rights as a UK consumer
You get what you paid for
Goods are fit for purpose
Faults are put right, free of charge or with fair compensation

97
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What is alternative dispute resolution

A

A resolution outside the court system

98
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What is mediation

A

A suggestion following a cases being set out

99
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What is an adjudicator/arbitrator

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I decision both parties have to accept

100
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How are consumer rights enforced

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Consumers can contact Traders with complaints and request what they want done

Citizens can seek advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau

Consumers can present their case for the trading Standards department to investigate

101
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Who can take action against those who break consumer laws

A

The office of Fair Trading

102
Q

What are business rates

A

A form of tax paid by businesses in an area

This depends on the rate paid for its premises

103
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What is council tax

A

Paid by everyone in an area

This depends on the value of their homes

104
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What is a central government grant

A

Money received from a central government

This depends on the needs of an area and how much money can be raised locally

105
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What are wards

A

Sections of a town represented by a councillor

106
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How often are there local elections

A

How every 4 years

107
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What are committees

A

Groups of councillors who work on specific issues

108
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What is the scrutiny committee

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A committee that monitors the cabinets work and make sure it is right and fair

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