Government
What happens when no single party is voted as a majority in a parliamentary system?
The formation of a coalition government.
The Monarch has the opportunity to appoint the leader who will have the first chance to "form a government" with smaller parties, but is expected to begin with the leader of the party who won the most seats.
This type of political economy best describes the United Kingdom
Liberalism/Neo-Liberalism
This major referendum ended with the United Kingdom leaving the European Union. Title & Year required.
Brexit Referendum, and in 2016
In 1215, King John signed this document, agreeing to consult nobles before he made important political decisions, especially those regarding taxes
Magna Carta
Where a majority of parliamentary members vote to remove a prime minister from office
Vote of No Confidence
(Occurred with Boris Johnson, but he won)
How many members are there of the House of Commons?
BONUS POINTS: How many members are there of the House of Lords?
BP: More fluid #, 790 as of right now
This era of British Economics was marked by a Privatization of Industry, Reductions of the Welfare State, Reduction in Power of Labor Unions and a Return to Market Principles.
Thatcherism under Margaret Thatcher
This Prime Minister stirred controversy with his soirees and his suspension of Parliament
Boris Johnson (during COVID Pandemic and his suspension was later deemed unlawful)
This organization was famous for their ardent opposition of English involvement in their nation's politics
BONUS POINTS: When did their Nation gain their independence?
I.R.A. (Irish Republican Army)
BP: 1949 is when they were recognized by the UK as independent
This type of voting system is used for the legislative assembly of the UK
First-Past-The-Post
How many ministers serve in the cabinet alongside the Prime Minister... and who elects them to that position?
22 ministers... and the Prime Minister... they are typically major members of parties... all ministers are collectively responsible for the policies of the government
The Gini Coefficient of the UK has steadily sat at .___ for the past decade (Will also take a %)
Approximately .35
(It currently sits at .3457)
In the UK, this type of division is widely pronounced and remains one of the most important social cleavages.
Class Divisions
In 1982, this conflict involved a prominent South American Nation... what was the conflict known as and what was the South American nation?
Falkland Wars and Argentina
This centrist ideology dominated the 1990's. What is the ideology and who was the individual who championed it?
The Third Way & Tony Blair
The UK is known for having DEVOLUTION... what are the 3 major legislative institutions that are granted more power by devolution?
BONUS POINTS: What is the 4th legislative institution that is also granted power?
Scottish Parliament (Scotland), Senedd (Wales), Northern Irish Assembly (N.I.)
BP: London Assembly (Greater London)
This export brings in the most money for the UK
Cars (Though some sources say Gold)
What referendum occured in 2014?
Scottish Independence Referendum
1906 saw the Birth of this Major UK Political Party
BONUS POINTS: What year did they first gain a majority in the legislature, and thus, their first government?
Labour
1924, under Ramsay MacDonald
The "constitution" of Britain that evolved over time, composed of...
(There are 3 things I am looking for!)
1. Important Documents
2. Common Law
3. Traditions/Customs
The Judicial Branch of the UK is independent... yet they lack something that other judicial branches are typically granted... what is it?
BONUS POINTS: Is there a Supreme Court of the UK?
It does not have Judicial Review. Because the UK is a Common-Law system, they operate on precedents and customs. The judiciary acts independently of politics.
BP: YES! It was created in 2005 in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights, and has some ability to review parliamentary actions.
This term refers to the "Nobleman's responsibility to care for the common people under his purview" and is closely tied to the British Economic System
Noblesse Oblige
This Prime Minister headed the first Post-War coalition Government starting in the year 2010.
David Cameron (Conservatives and Lib-Dems)
Devolution plays a major role in UK Politics. In what years were these reforms of devolution established? Name 2 of 4 for points
1997 (Scotland & Wales)
1998 (London & N.I.)
Occurs Weekly. A portion of debate in parliament in which the prime minister and his cabinet must defend themselves against attack from the opposition and occasionally, their own party members
Question Time!