UK Government
In the UK, these are the two main political parties traditionally dominant in elections.
What are the Conservative Party and the Labour Party?
In the UK, this term refers to a legally binding agreement between two or more parties.
What is a contract?
In the UK, individuals have the right to express their thoughts and opinions freely. What is this right called?
What is freedom of speech?
: This term refers to the practice of treating people differently based on their gender.
What is gender discrimination?
This is a prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group.
What is bias?
The UK Parliament is composed of two houses. Name them.
What are the House of Commons and the House of Lords?
This legal document outlines the basic rights of citizens and is often considered a foundation for constitutional law.
What is the Magna Carta?
This document outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of all individuals in the UK.
What is the Human Rights Act?
This term refers to the state of having little or no money, goods, or means of support.
What is poverty?
This term describes the deliberate spreading of false information with the intent to deceive.
What is fake news?
This term refers to the group of government ministers chosen by the Prime Minister.
What is the Cabinet?
In the UK, this legal principle states that the government must follow the law and can be challenged in court if it doesn't.
What is the rule of law?
This organisation oversees the conduct of elections in the UK.
What is the Electoral Commission?
An organized group of citizens who work together to achieve common goals related to social or political issues.
What is a pressure group?
This term describes the practice of tailoring media content to a specific audience's preferences.
What is media segmentation or targeting?
The Speaker of the House of Commons must remain impartial and is elected by Members of Parliament. Where does the Speaker sit during debates?
What is in the Speaker's Chair?
This court deals with cases related to employment issues and disputes between employers and employees.
What is the Employment Tribunal?
In the UK, citizens have the right to assemble peacefully to express their views. What is this right called?
What is the right to peaceful assembly?
An organized effort by a group of individuals to bring about social or political change.
What is activism?
This term refers to the deliberate presentation of information in a way that is intended to influence public opinion.
What is propoganda?
This term refers to the ability of the Prime Minister to dissolve the House of Commons and call for a general election.
What is the power of prorogation?
The highest court in the UK for criminal cases.
What is the Court of Appeal?
This independent body investigates complaints against public authorities for alleged violations of human rights.
What is the Equality and Human Rights Commission?
This organization campaigns for the rights of workers and has a significant impact on workers' rights in the UK.
What is a trade union?
This regulatory body in the UK monitors and regulates the content of television and radio broadcasts.
What is Ofcom?