UK - Political Systems & Institutions
What type of regime does the United Kingdom have?
The UK is a democracy with a constitutional monarchy.
What is the name of the legislative group of Iran?
The Majlis
Explain the UK's uncodified constitution.
There is not a single, authoritative document that establishes the powers and functions of government. Instead there is a collection of documents, statutes, and political practices that have evolved over time.
Describe how Russia elects their president
Two-ballot system (top 2 of first round go on to a second round majority vote)
In 2017, in hopes of pushing BREXIT through, Theresa May ...
Called a snap election and the Tory party lost their majority.
Who is the head of state in the UK?
The monarch
What two kinds of law does Iran's judiciary use?
Sharia law and Code law. The head of the judiciary is appointed by the Supreme Leader
The coalition of 2010 resulted in a coalition government between which two parties?
Conservative and Liberal Democrats
Term Limit in Russia
2 - six year terms - for everyone BUT Putin.
The sociological report issued that identified the 5 ills - This established the basis for the welfare state.
The Beveridge Report
The process of the national government giving power to the regional assemblies is called -
Devolution
Guardian Council - Supreme Leader.
Explain why voters were pro-Brexit and wanted to leave the European Union
They wanted to increase British sovereignty and reduce immigration
Name the 2 chambers of the Russian legislature, who they represent, and how members are chosen
The Duma - directly elected by the people - the people
The Federation Council - Appointed by the regional governors. - the regional or state interests
Broke up the unions, cut back on social programs,
How is the Prime Minister selected?
Prime Minister is selected through the majority party. They (and their cabinet) must receive a majority vote of confidence AND approval of the monarchy in order to become the head of government
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Define a referendum.
Identify a referendum conducted by the UK government.
If the House of Lords does not agree with legislation from the House of Commons, what can they do about it?
They can postpone legislation for 1 year, unless it's a money bill - then only 1 month.
Russia's highest courts and what types of issues they handle.
Constitutional Court - Issues of Constitutionality - Judicial Review (hahahahah)
Supreme Court - The final court of appeals.
What is the evidence that Maggie Thatcher effectively pushed the British electorate to the center?
The Labour party removed "clause 4" from the party manifesto.
Became more friendly with big business.
The Third Way - New Labour.
What is the UK's political ideology
Liberalism and Social Democracy
Term Limit in Iran
2 four year terms.
What are the consequences of the UK's single-member district election system
With FPTP voting there is usually a 2 party system where two parties get the majority of the vote and have a "winners bonus"
identify a power of the Federation Council.
Approve appointments
Approve bills of the Duma
Approve war
Approve treaties
Override vetos
Impeachment
Identify 1 way that Tony Blair continued to further democratize the UK.
Devolution to S, NI, W
Created London Council + Mayor
Voting rights of hereditary peers removed.