UK 1
Who is the head of the state?
Generally: a monarch
Currently: Charles III.
Name 2 political parties in the UK. Which one is currently in power?
The Conservative Party (PM: Rishi Sunak)
The Labour Party
What are the 3 main levels of government in the United States?
federal
state
local
What are the 3 branches of government in the United States?
legislative
executive
judicial
What parts is the British Parliament made up of?
1) The House of Lords
2) The House of Commons
Name 2 domestic duties/powers of the British head of state.
Who can propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The Congress (two-thirds majority vote in both chambers)
Give 2 examples of what powers the legislative branch in the USA has.
passes bills
can impeach President
power of purse
Name 2 international duties/powers of the British head of state.
What is 'State Opening of the Parliament’?
= an annual ceremonial event in the UK
- marks the beginning of a new session of Parliament
Give 2 examples of what powers the executive branch in the USA has.
approves or vetoes Congress’ bills
directs military
makes foreign policy
What is the Bill of Rights?
= the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
What does ‘first past the post’ mean?
= majority electoral system in the UK
What is ‘the mace’?
= a symbol of authority in the UK Parliament
= a large, ornate staff that placed on the central table in the House of Commons
Explain the term ‘checks and balances’. Give an example.
= a system to ensure that the three branches of government limit each other's powers
- e.g. the presidential veto
Give 4 examples of amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
I. - freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
II. - right to keep and bear arms
XIII. – abolishment of slavery
XV. – the right to vote