Sovereignty, Authority, and Power
Which major territories form the sovereign nation of the UK
Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Which party has currently the most seats in Parliament?
What is Labour Party
Who is the Head of the country?
the monarch
Which was the first document that attempted to take power from the king?
the Magna Carta
What is the biggest policy issue in the UK today?
immigration
What are the 3 regime types that the UK has?
Constitutional Monarchy, Unitary State and Parliamentary Democracy
What is the basis of every cabinet?
collective responsibility
What is strange about the British Constitution?
it does not exist
What changes have occured in the House of Lords?
the number of Hereditary Peers has been significally reduced
their places have been taken over by Life Peers
What is the head of the Treasury called? (minister of finance)
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
UK's economy has shifted from being industrial based to...
service sector orientated
How many bishops are in the House Lords?
24
Who owns the BBC?
The British Government
What event occured in 2016 that has caused major changes in the UK?
Brexit
Who was the first woman prime minister of the world?
Margaret Thatcher
Who is the Head of Government in the UK (His name)
Keir Starmer
When was the Labour Party founded?
in 1900
What is the British Constitution made up of?
3 different things:
statute laws
common laws
conventions
Who is the executive power represented by in the UK?
the government
What are the two sides in the N.I. conflict and which is nationalist and unionist?
Catholic vs Prostestant Catholic- nationalist Protestant- unionist
What are the features of the UK's economy?
Combining market-based features with some socialist characteristics.
How many seats did the Labour Party have in 1997?
What is 179
What is the yearly amount of money given to the monarch's sustenance called?
Sovereign Support Grant
When did the UK have a revolution to change the way it was governed?
Never.
Which country has the largest immigrant group into the UK?
India