Uk political system

Question 1

What are some sociological impacts of Britain’s royal family?

Answer 1

Symbol of stability and tradition forbritish
influence : - public opinion
- cultural trends
- mass media.

Question 2

How does the royal family contribute economically to the UK?

Answer 2

contributing around £1 billion per year while costing £67 million.

Question 3

What was the British public’s attitude toward the monarchy until 2023?

Answer 3

Until 2023, the majority of Britons supported the parliamentary monarchy, with positive approval rates.

Question 4

What happened to the approval rate of the monarchy after King Charles’s coronation?

Answer 4

The approval rate of the monarchy , dropped from 75% to 58%.

Question 5

Who are among the groups that undermine King Charles’s support according to polls?

Answer 5

• undermined among Generation Z
• minorities
• political protesters who advocate for abolishing the monarchy.

Question 6

What is suggested to ensure fairer representation in the House of Lords?

Answer 6

• introducing elections rather than solely relying on inherited titles
• aiming for fairer representation.

Question 7

What is the difference btw representative and deliberative democracy?

Answer 7

representative : voters elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf

deliberative : citizens are more involved in decision-making processes.

Question 8

Describe the British parliamentary system.

Answer 8

Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary democracy.
The legislative branch => bicameral system: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Question 9

What marks the start of the countdown to a British general election?

Answer 9

when the Prime Minister formally dissolves Parliament, traditionally by paying a ceremonial visit to the king.

Question 10

How does a political party form a new government after a general election?

Answer 10

Forms the new government, with its leader becoming Prime Minister.

Question 11

What are some reasons for the decline in the monarchy’s approval after King Charles’s coronation?

Answer 11

• the royal family’s inability to adapt to modern values
• racial and diversity issues
• protests advocating for the abolition of the monarchy.

Question 12

How does the House of Lords differ from the House of Commons?

Answer 12

The House of Lords is not elected and is composed of appointed peers,
The House of Commons consists of elected Members of Parliament (MPs).

Question 13

What is the “first past the post” system, and what are some criticisms of it?

Answer 13

Awards a seat in the House of Commons to the candidate with the majority of votes in a constituency.

Question 14

What suggestions are made to improve citizens’ representation in the UK’s political system?

Answer 14

• fairer representation in the House of Lords
• reforming the electoral system
• promoting more citizen involvement in decision-making processes.

Question 15

How does the British general election process work?

Answer 15

1/citizens vote for their preferred candidates in their respective constituencies.
2/The party that wins the majority of seats in the House of Commons forms the new government.

Question 16

What role do the House of Commons and the House of Lords play in the UK’s legislative process?

Answer 16

Both houses debate and pass laws:
the House of Commons more power as it is composed of elected representatives.
The House of Lords acts as a revising chamber.

Question 17

What challenges does the monarchy face in the 21st century?

Answer 17

Adapting to modern values/remaining relevant to younger generations.
- concerns about its role and representation in a diverse society.