Uk Government And Other Forms Of Government

Question 1

What is direct democracy?

Answer 1

Citizens vote on things themselves without representation

Question 2

What is representative democracy?

Answer 2

Where elected people represent the public

Question 3

What are the 4 values underpinning democracy?

Answer 3

1.Human, individual and civil rights.
2.responsibilities
3.Rule of law
4. Equality.

Question 4

What are some of the powers of the prime minister?

Answer 4

1.To lead the political party.
2.respond to crisis and events.
3. Appoint cabinet and government ministers.
4. Negotiate and confer with other leaders

Question 5

Name some of the key people in the House of Commons.

Answer 5

1.The speaker
2.the black rod
3.whips
4. Front benches.

Question 6

What is a theocracy? Give an example of one.

Answer 6

A theocracy is a government ruled by religious leaders.
Examples:
-Iran
-The Vatican

Question 7

What are the three parts of government?

Answer 7

1. The executive
2. The Legislature
3. The Judiciary.

Question 8

Name some requirements to be able to stand in an election in the Uk

Answer 8

1. Must be over 18
2. Must be British Irish or a commonwealth citizen
3. Not disqualified (criminal record etc.)

Question 9

What is the role of local government?

Answer 9

The local government deal with smaller issues in an area such as waste collection, roads or parking.

Question 10

What is the role of devolved governments?

Answer 10

Have the most power and make laws about healthcare, crime etc.

Question 11

What is the voting system the uk uses called?

Answer 11

First past the post.

Question 12

Give some pros and cons to the first past the post system.

Answer 12

Pros:
-Simple
-Results in a strong government.
Cons:
-Millions of votes may be irrelevant.
-disadvantages smaller parties.

Question 13

Give the three major parties in the uk

Answer 13

1. Labour
2. Conservatives
3. Lib Dems.