N5 Mods Key Points USA Crime Flashcards
Describe 2 ways that citizens in the world power you have studied can take part in politics.
Voting
Standing as a candidate
Describe the role of 2 government institutions in your world power.
Congress, Legislative Branch.
Executive Branch,
Describe 2 social problems experienced by a group in your world power
Blacks and Hispanics experience lack of access to healthcare.
Blacks and Hispanics experience poor education.
Describe 2 economic problems experienced by a group in your world power.
Blacks and Hispanics experience low income.
Blacks and Hispanics experience high unemployment.
Give 2 reasons why the police can be considered effective tackling crime.
Police are effective as they use CCTV.
Police are effective as they launch initiatives.
Give 2 reasons why some people don’t think the police are effective.
Police use CCTV but this isn’t always a good method.
Police are meant to reduce crime but domestic abuse is rising.
Give 2 ways that your world power can have an economic influence on other countries.
The USA has an economic influence by placing tariffs on other countries.
The USA has an economic influence by providing financial aid.
Give 2 reasons why someone might join a pressure group in the UK
Because they feel strongly about an issue and want to influence the government.
Because it lets them influence the government more often than waiting till general elections.
Give 2 reasons why some people think the media has a large influence on politics.
Newspapers are allowed to be biased and can influence the way people vote at elections.
Media acts as a public watchdog on politics, showing the public if they are working well.
Explain 2 reasons why some people may choose not to vote in the UK.
Some people may not vote if they live in a safe seat.
Some people may not vote as there is not a political party that they agree with.
Describe 2 ways that the world power you have studied can have a political influence on other countries.
The US holds a permanent position on the UN security council.
The USA has a special relationship with the UK.
Describe 2 roles of the police
To investigate crimes that have taken place.
To prevent crime from taking place.
Describe 2 branches of Police Scotland
Community Police Officers
Operation Support
Explain why some people approve of custodial sentences.
Time in prison can be used to rehabilitate offenders.
Violent offenders in prison protects the public.
