Democracy
Legislative Branch
Executive branch
Judiciary
Separation of powers
100
“Rule by the people” “Rule for the people by the people” “Rule of the majority”
What is democracy?
100
The Parliament.
Who is the head of this branch?
100
The Prime Minister.
Who is the head of this branch?
100
The Supreme Court.
What is the highest court in the UK?
100
Montesquieu.
Who introduced the notion of separation of powers?
200
demos’ - the people + kratos’ - power
What is the origin of the word 'Demokratia'?
200
Two houses- the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
How many houses does the Parliament consist of?
200
5 years.
How long is a prime minister elected for?
200
To adjudicate on the meaning of the law, that is, to apply the law.
What is the central function of judges?
200
Parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.
What type of government is the UK?
300
Direct democracy Representative democracy
What are the two most common types of democracy?
300
It has 650 MPs. Their constituencies.
How many members does the House of Commons consist of? What are MPs elected to represent?
300
The power to appoint and dismiss the Prime Minister. The power to appoint and dismiss other ministers. The power to summon, prorogue and dissolve Parliament The power to make war and peace. The power to command the armed forces of the United Kingdom. The power to regulate the Civil Service. The power to ratify treaties. The power to issue passports. The power to appoint bishops and archbishops of the Church of England. The power to create peers (both life peers and hereditary peers).
What powers does the Queen have?
300
Common law and civil law.
What are the two main types of legal systems in the world?
300
Presidential, parliamentary and semi-presidential.
What are the three main types of executives?
400
Through elections.
How do people rule in representative democracies?
400
Approximately 800 Lords. The Queen and for their lifetime.
What is the approximate number of Lords in the House of Lords? Who appoints Lords and how long are they being appointed for?
400
Implementation of laws and policies.
What is the main responsibility of the executive branch?
400
Delivers final rulings on appeals.
What is the role of the Supreme Court?
400
Uncodified and draws on a variety of sources.
What is the form of the Constitution in the UK?
500
Referendums.
What is a way of ruling in direct democracies?
500
Making laws. Scrutinising Government. Representing their constituents. Check and approve Government spending and taxation.
What are the main responsibilities of the Parliament?
500
Appoints and dismisses cabinet ministers. Directs, presents and co-ordinates the work of the government. Has the power to decide when to hold the next election. Represents the country in international relations. Enjoys extensive prerogative powers in international negotiations and crises.
What are some of the responsibilities of the prime minister?
500
To rule whether challenged laws are constitutional.
What is the role of a constitutional court?
500
To maintain the separation of powers and to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
What is the purpose of 'checks and balances'?
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