Structure of Government
This entity is composed of over 800 members, or peers, that are not elected by the citizens.
House of Lords
Who was Britain's Conservative Party Prime Minister from 1979-1990 who pushed back against the collectivist consensus and the welfare state?
Margaret Thatcher
This term refers to the British legislature, which is the most powerful legislature on earth due to the lack of constitutional constraints.
The Parliament
The nickname for members of this classically liberal ("neoliberal") political party is the "Tories."
The Conservative Party
What are the four regions that form the political jurisdiction of the United Kingdom.
England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
What is the election system used to select members of the House of Commons?
First past the post (plurality system)
This Prime Minister, who assumed power in 1997, was the first Labour Party prime minister since 1979 and was known for supporting policies that became known as "The Third Way."
Tony Blair
This term originally referred to a group of experts who originally advised Britain's monarchs. Today, this group of 20 members (called ministers) must all be MPs.
The Cabinet
This political party assumed power in the post-World War II period on a platform of pushing for an increased welfare state services in healthcare, education, and utilities.
The Labour Party
What is the term for the group of advisory boards that bring government officials and interest groups together to help develop policy? (funded by tax money, but not directly influenced by the government)
quangos
What terms leads to the PM being removed from their position and the entire cabinet resigning?
A vote of no confidence
This Conservative Party member of parliament was elected after Theresa May resigned in 2019 and is a strong "Brexiteer" who succeeded in getting Brexit done.
Boris Johnson
What is the term for when NO party wins the majority in the House of Commons?
Hung Parliament (typically will form a coalition with a smaller party to reach a majority)
This political party represents the northern region of Great Britain.
The Scottish National Party (SNP)
What is the largest social cleavage in the UK?
Multi-national identities. (English 77%, Scottish 7.9%, Welsh 4.5%, and N. Irish 2.7%)
What is the difference between head of state and head of government AND who holds these titles in the UK?
Head of state - a figurehead, no policy making power (King Charles)
Head of government - person involved in the day-to-day workings of the government. Involved in the policy making. (PM - Rishi Sunak)
This Conservative Prime Minister brought the Conservatives back to power after the Labour Party had enjoyed success during the late 1990's and early 2000's. He left office after losing the Brexit vote.
David Cameron
What group replaced the Appellate Committee in the House of Lords when it was created in 2009?- How many are there?
The Supreme Court - 12
This political party had Nigel Farage as its leader and was a big reason for anti-EU sentiments that led to support of Brexit.
The United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP)
What is the term that means a person has a lack of interest in other cultures?
Insularity
What is the term that means the legislature and the executive do not have separation of power?
Fusion of Power
This Conservative Party prime minister came into power immediately after UK voted in favor Brexit.
Theresa May
This unwritten rule of cabinet states that, even when individual cabinet members disagree with a given policy, the entire cabinet must appear unified and take responsibility for the policy.
Collective responsibility
What center-left political party made a coalition government with David Cameron after the 2010 election?
The Liberal Democrats ("Lib-Dem's")
What date is similar to the UK's 9/11, when multiple modes of transportation were the target of terrorist attacks?
7/7