UK government Flashcards

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British National Anthem

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God save our gracious Queen
Long live our noble Queen
God save the Queen
Send her victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the Queen
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House of Lords

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Peers
Until 1958, all peers were hereditary, senior judges and bishops of the CoE
After 1958, life peers - appointed by PM
In 1999, hereditary peer lost automatic rights to attend the House of Lords

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The Cabinet

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PM appoints
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Home Secretary
Foreign Secretary 
Secretaries of State
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Pressure and Lobby Groups

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Confederation of British Industry
Greenpeace - environment
Liberty - human rights

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Core values of civil servants

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integrity
honesty
objectivity
impartiality
being politically neutral
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