Theme B Flashcards
(17 cards)
Identify 2 key principles of the Labour party
tax the rich more than the poor,
cut NHS waiting list.
Identify 2 key principles of the Conservative Party
make the economy stronger,
decrease government spending
Identify 2 key principles of the Liberal Democrats Party
university funds for poorer people/remove fees,
more funds for NHS
Define representative democracy
Election of somebody to represent your views in Parliament
Give one strength and one weakness of representative democracy
strength:
clear majority gov,
your views may be represented in parliament.
weakness:
5 years is a long time to be represented by somebody who may not support your views.
Define direct democracy
Citizens vote directly on laws and policies rather than through elected representatives
give one strength and one weakness of direct democracy.
strength:
every votes counts
weakness:
more likely for an extremist party to come into power.
Identify 2 key facts about Proportional Representation
-% of votes = % of seats in Parliament
-Representatives are chosen based on popularity in their party
Identify 2 differences between minsters and civil servants
-ministers are appointed, civil servants jobs are not permanent
-minister are not politically neutral, civil servants are.
who proposes new laws?
The government
who applies the laws?
The Courts
What is a back bench MP?
People who are not part of the Government as they are not a minister or a shadow minister.
Which stage can MP’s debate a bill?
2nd reading
Which stage scrutinises a bill?
Committee Stage/Select Committee
What happens at the 3rd stage?
MP’s allowed to vote
No voting in House Of Lords (only scrutiny and checks and balances)
Identify 2 types of direct tax.
-Income Tax
-Corporation Tax
What is the role of the Chancellor of the Exchequer?
Setting the Government’s budget
