Life in Modern Britain

Question 1

What are the 5 British Values?

Answer 1

Tolerance, Individual liberty, rules of law, Equality/mutual respect, democracy

Question 2

What does democracy mean?

Answer 2

Power to the people. People get a say in how the country is run.

Question 3

What does individual liberty mean?

Answer 3

Freedom to live whatever life you want to.

Question 4

What does rule of law mean?

Answer 4

Nobody is above the law, not even the King.

Question 5

What does identity mean?

Answer 5

Characteristics/qualities that make up a person.

Question 6

What does multiple identity mean?

Answer 6

When an individual assumes a range of identities.

Question 7

What does national identity mean?

Answer 7

Identity associated with being a citizen of a specific country.

Question 8

What does discrimination mean?

Answer 8

Unfair treatment of others based on their protected characteristics, such as race.

Question 9

Which UK law protects people from discrimination?

Answer 9

The Equalities Act 2010.

Question 10

What does migration mean?

Answer 10

Moving from one place to another permanently.

Question 11

What does multiculturalism mean?

Answer 11

A diverse society where there are lots of ethnicities and cultures.

Question 12

What is an example of a multicultural city?

Answer 12

London

Eg: Notting Hill Carnival every summer.

Question 13

Why do people migrate to the UK?

Answer 13

Better job opportunities, Higher wages, Better quality of life.

Question 14

What are some benefits of migration into the UK?

Answer 14

Skills gaps are filled, Increased cultural diversity, More taxes being paid.

Question 15

What are some challenges of migration into the UK?

Answer 15

Puts pressure on resources, Overpopulation, Tension between different cultures.

Question 16

What does assimilation mean?

Answer 16

Migrants should adopt the beliefs and culture of the country they have moved to.

Question 17

What is an example of a country with assimilation?

Answer 17

France

Eg: Religious dress banned from schools.

Question 18

Which British country had a referendum in 2014?

Answer 18

Scotland. 44.7% voted yes to being an independent country.

Question 19

What were the Northern Irish troubles?

Answer 19

Conflict between Protestant unionists who wanted Northern Ireland to stay part of the UK, and Catholic nationalists who wanted it to join the Republic of Ireland.

Question 20

What is the Scottish referendum and Northern Irish troubles examples of?

Answer 20

Issues with British identity. Some people want to remain British and some do not.

Question 21

What is IPSO?

Answer 21

Independent Press Standards Organisation. IPSO regulates newspapers and magazines.

Question 22

What is meant by the phrase a ‘free press’?

Answer 22

The press/media is free from any political interference. The government does not control the media.

Question 23

What is the role of Ofcom?

Answer 23

The Office of Communications. Ofcom regulates broadcasting and television.

Question 24

Why is it important to have a ‘free press’?

Answer 24

The media can hold the government to account by publishing stories about them.

Question 25

What is mass media?

Answer 25

Communicating to a large audience at the same time.

Question 26

What is censorship?

Answer 26

The government controls what the media publishes.

Question 27

What is traditional media?

Answer 27

Media that existed before the internet. ## Footnote Eg: television, newspapers, radio.

Question 28

What is new media?

Answer 28

Internet related means of communication. ## Footnote Eg: social media.

Question 29

What was the 2009 expenses scandal?

Answer 29

The Daily Telegraph newspaper exposed widespread misuse of expenses by MPs. The report led to sackings, resignations, public apologies and repayment of expenses. This is an example of holding MPs to account.

Question 30

What was the Leveson inquiry?

Answer 30

A government inquiry in July 2011 to investigate phone hacking accusations against the press. Looked at the role and responsibility of the media.

Question 31

What type of censorship occurs in the UK?

Answer 31

Hate crime is removed in the UK.

Question 32

What is a country with freedom of the press?

Answer 32

The UK. The media is free to say whatever it wants.

Question 33

What is a country with censorship?

Answer 33

China. The Chinese Communist Party has strict control over all types of media in China.

Question 34

What is the aim of the UN?

Answer 34

Maintaining international peace and solving global issues/conflicts.

Question 35

What is the UN Security Council?

Answer 35

Responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security. Has the power to pass resolutions which can impose sanctions or lead to UN troops being deployed.

Question 36

What is the General Assembly?

Answer 36

Main policy making part of the UN – all 193 member states are represented.

Question 37

What is the aim of NATO?

Answer 37

Military alliance between countries. An agreement of mutual defence.

Question 38

What is the aim of the Commonwealth?

Answer 38

To promote British values around the world, such as democracy.

Question 39

What is the aim of the EU?

Answer 39

Set up in 1957 to create a common market for goods, workers, services and capital within member states.

Question 40

What was Brexit?

Answer 40

In 2020 Britain formally left the European Union.

Question 41

What is a referendum?

Answer 41

A vote in which citizens can vote on a direct law. ## Footnote Ed: Should the UK leave the EU?

Question 42

What are 2 arguments for the UK leaving the EU?

Answer 42

Tighter immigration laws in the UK. Do not have to follow the EU laws and can have more control over UK laws.

Question 43

What are 2 arguments against the UK leaving the EU?

Answer 43

Freedom of movement within EU countries. EU products cost less as there is no tax on their sale in the EU.

Question 44

What is the Council of Europe?

Answer 44

An international organization that promotes human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe.

Question 45

What is an NGO?

Answer 45

Non governmental organisation. Does not get any funding from the government.

Question 46

What are some examples of NGOs?

Answer 46

Doctors without borders, Oxfam, UNICEF, Muslim Aid, Red Cross.

Question 47

What is an example of when NGOs helped during conflict?

Answer 47

Red Cross sent food and water supplies to refugee camps during the Syrian civil war. Doctors without Borders set up field hospitals in Syria to help with civilian injuries.

Question 48

What are the 4 types of diplomacy?

Answer 48

Mediation, negotiations, economic sanctions and humanitarian aid.

Question 49

What is an example of when the UK used diplomacy?

Answer 49

The UK has provided lots of humanitarian aid to Syria during the civil war. The UK imposed economic sanctions to limit trade with Syria and freeze the assets of Syrian officials, to try and stop violence against citizens.

Question 50

What was the MP expenses scandal(2009)?

Answer 50

Daily Telegraph newspaper uncovered a scandal where MP's were misusing tax payer money Media reports led to public anger and MP's had to resign or payback the money Shows how media can hold politicians accountable and make them change their behaviour

Question 51

What was the Grenfell Tower(2017)?

Answer 51

After the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower news reports such as the BBC and The Guardian looked into how poor safety rules and bad building materials contributed to the fire Media brought attention the these problems - led to public pressure on the government to investigate and make changes to building safety rules