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
4
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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