What is the UK? Flashcards
Section 2
1
Q
Which countries make up the UK?
A
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
2
Q
What is the official name of the country?
A
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
3
Q
Which countries make up Great Britain?
A
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
4
Q
What are “Crown Dependencies” Which place are crown dependencies?
A
- Islands linked to the UK with their own goventments
- Isle man & The channel Islands
5
Q
Example of British overseas territories?
A
- St Helena
- Falkland Islands
6
Q
Where is the UK parliament based?
A
Westminster
7
Q
How is parliamentary power split?
A
- UK based in Westminster
- Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own parliaments / assemblies
