Unit 6 Flashcards
Learning aim A,B,C,D
What is a statutory service?
A service required by law
what is a none statutory service
A service not required by law
Roles of the Police
Protect life and property, Keep the Kings peace, Maintain public order, Enforce the law, Respond to emergencies
Roles of the Fire and Rescue service
Extinguish fires, protect life and property, Promote fire safety, Respond to emergencies
Roles of the Ambulance service
triage and treat patients, Respond to emergencies, Protect life
Roles of the Armed services
Protect the UK and its interests, Support international peacekeeping, support civil authorities
Roles of custodial care
Punishment/Rehabilitation of offenders, Protect society from those who break the law
Role of Local authorities
Provision of education at different levels, Refuse collection, Social services/care provision, Environmental provision, Provision of social housing
Types of Uniformed Non-Statutory services
The Salvation Army, St Johns Ambulance, Red Cross, Mountain and Cave Rescue
Types of Non-Uniformed Non-Statutory services
Utility companies, Public Transportation, Charity organisations
What is Democracy
A form of government in which Representatives of the people who are elected in a free and fair election to make decisions and run the country on the public’s behalf
What is a republic
A form of government in which the people elect, or choose, their leaders. In most countries with a republican government, the people elect the head of the government, such as a president
What is the two types of monarchy
Absolute monarchy, constitutional monarchy
What is an absolute monarchy
a form of government in which a single person holds absolute autocratic power
Example of absolute monarchy
Oman, Saudi Arabia
What is a constitutional monarchy
A form of government in which a monarch acts as the head of state within the parameters of a written or unwritten constitution. Political power is shared between the monarch and a constitutionally organised government such as parliament.
example of constitutional monarchy
UK, Sweden, Japan
What is communism
A political system of social organisation in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs.
Examples of communism
North Korea, China
What is the three parts of the separation of power
Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
Who is the Executive
Government, PM, the cabinet and other ministers
Who is the Legislature
Parliament, Members of the House of Commons and Lords
Who is the Judiciary
Judges
Role of Central Government
Taxation, Maintenance of defence capabilities, Participate in international treaties and agreements, ensure the integrity of the UK
Role of the House of Commons
Making Laws, Controlling finance, Hold the government to account, Debate important issues
Role of the House of Lords
Making laws, In depth considerations of pubic policy, Hold the government to account