Theme B Flashcards
1
Q
What is an MP?
A
Member of Parliament
2
Q
What sort of democracy do we have in the UK?
A
Direct Democracy
Everyone votes and has a say
3
Q
How are laws made?
A
Idea for a new law is proposed
House or Commons or Lords discuss the bill
4
Q
What is the difference between a bill and an act?
A
A bill is the stage before an act
If a bill is passed it then becomes an act. An act of parliament is a law
5
Q
What are the advantages of first past the post
A
Fairly quick to count the votes
6
Q
What is a disadvantage of first past the post
A
Representatives can get elected with small amounts of public support, as the size of the winning margin is
7
Q
Define proportional representation
A
a system used to elect a country’s government.
