Government and economy
What ideal was Thatcher’s economic policy based on?
Neoliberalism
What effect did the 2009 scandal have on the British citizens political efficacy?
It diminished political efficacy even more than the low rate that was already present before the scandal
Which party pressured David Cameron to renegotiate UK's membership of the EU?
Conservative
Attacks from which groups occupies 75% of the energy of the British security services?
Muslim extremists
The British government is a confederal one(true or false)
False
What is a vision of devolving more power to local councils (charities, private companies, etc.) and individual citizens that David Cameron advocated?
Big society
What was the British government's reputation with transparency before the 2009 scandal?
It had always had a solid reputation of transparency
What is the approximate percentage of the British public who want to hold on to the pound?
50%
Which prime minister was criticized for supporting United States invasion of Iraq
Tony Blair
The failed referendum on 1977 was to create Scottish and Northern Ireland Assemblies(true or false)
False
What is the misery index calculated with?
Inflation and unemployment rates
Which Parliament House of Commons speakers resigned after the 2009 scandal?
Michael Martin
Under which Prime minister was the Maastricht treaty(that created the European Union) was signed?
John Major
Who was the prime minister what reacted to the 2007 attacks by affirming his/her government's commitment to non violence?
Gordon Brown
Which Assembly was suspended for almost 5 years due to violence in 2002?
Northern Ireland Assembly
What is an approach in which government took action to secure full employment, expand social services, maintain a steady rate of growth & keep prices stable?
Keynesianism
What government made increased transparency a priority, providing citizens with a website concerning information about government activities and policies?
David Cameron’s coalition government in 2010
What party did British citizens support in 2015 election to express their disappointment of the EU?
UKIP
Why were the security pressures strong in 2012? What was G4S and how did they increase the tension?
Because of the London Olympics. G4S was a company hired by the government and they failed to provide security during the games
What reform(electoral system) was rejected by British voters in 2011
Proportional representation
What is an example of the austerity program in 2010?
Raising maximum fees English universities can charge. In 2010, Parliament voted to increase the maximum from $5400 pound to $14500
What was one of the most controversial type of spending among the expense reports?
"second-homes allowance"
When Britain decided to enter ( ) in the early 1960s, its membership was vetoed twice by French president Charles de Gaulle(Fill in the blank)
Common market
What action did the government take after all the terrorist attacks and the attack in 2007? Why was it criticized?
The government began a pilot curriculum to be taught in Muslim religious classes that emphasizes nonviolence among British Muslims. It was criticized for singling out young Muslims for civic lessons
Which referendum in United Kingdom had the most voter turnout of 84% in 2014?
Referendum on Scottish independence