This class was created by Brainscape user Dominic Jarvis. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

Decks in this class (25)

Chapter 5.1 - Nature of the UK Constitution
What act confirmed the primacy of...,
What act brought the uk into the ...,
How is the british constitution d...
21  cards
Chapter 5.2 - Development of Constitution since 1997
Blair government 1997 2007,
What parliament majority did blai...,
What did blair say about the cons...
59  cards
Chapter 5.3 - Devolution in Scotland
What of scots voted in favour of ...,
What was the turnout in the scott...,
What is a blair quote about devol...
26  cards
Chapter 5.3 - Devolution in Wales
What was the turnout in the refer...,
What of people in wales voted yes...,
What of welsh people voted to lea...
15  cards
Chapter 5.3 - Devolution in Northern Ireland
How many people died in the 30 ye...,
When did westminster parliament i...,
What date was the good friday agr...
22  cards
Chapter 5.4 - Devolution in England?
What is the barnett formula,
What has the barnett formula mean...,
What became the first county in 2...
7  cards
6.2 - The House of Commons
Composition of the house of commons,
What can mps be divided into,
What are frontbench mps
61  cards
6.2 - The House of Lords
Main functions of the house of lords,
What is the house of lords referr...,
What act was passed in 1958 which...
27  cards
6.4 - Parliament - The legislative process
What are 2 types of bills that ar...,
What is the most common bill to b...,
What acts means that a legislativ...
13  cards
6.4 - How Parliament interacts with the executive
Parliament interaction with execu...,
What are backbenchers in parliame...,
What does having parliamentary pr...
13  cards
6.4 - Role and significance of the opposition
Role and significance of the oppo...,
What did benjamin disraeli say ab...,
What are 3 roles of the opposition
7  cards
Chapter 7.1 - PM + Executive - Structure and Role
Structure and role of the executive,
What are the most important eleme...,
What is the cabinet comprised of
7  cards
7.1 - PM + Exec - Powers of PM
The sources of the power of the p...,
Where is the authority of the pri...,
Who was asked by king george vi t...
13  cards
7.1 - PM + Exec - Role of govt departments
The role of government departments,
What are cabinet ministers genera...,
Name 10 current cabinet members
11  cards
Chap 7.2 - Ministerial Responsibility
Individual ministerial responsiblity,
What is the principle of individu...,
Who was forced to resign as home ...
25  cards
7.3 - PM + Cabinet - Cabinet
The functions of cabinet,
When does the cabinet usually meet,
What happens if a member of the c...
28  cards
7.3 - PM + Cabinet - The Prime Minister
To what extent is the prime minis...,
What is a famous harold wilson,
What led to the defeat of james c...
18  cards
Chapter 8.1 - Relations between branches - Role of Supreme Court
The role and composition of the s...,
When was the supreme court establ...,
How many justices sit on the uk s...
9  cards
8.1 - Independence of the Supreme Court
The neutrality and independence o...,
How many men currently sit on the...,
How many of the 12 justices studi...
17  cards
8.1 - Influence of Supreme Court on Exec/Pment
To what extent does the supreme c...,
Why can the supreme court not ref...,
What are 4 important constitution...
20  cards
8.2 - Relationship between Pment + Exec - Factors influencing effectiveness
Factors determining the influence...,
What are the executive and legisl...,
What did lord hailsham claim abou...
22  cards
8.2 - Pment + Exec - Can Pment control Exec?
Has the ability of parliament to ...,
What was established in the commo...,
Who now selects the chairs of sel...
6  cards
Chapter 8.3 - EU - aims of the EU
Aims of the eu,
What treaty established the europ...,
How many members are there in the...
18  cards
8.1 - Impact of EU on the UK
Benefits for the uk,
What did membership of the eu pro...,
What of british trade was with th...
27  cards
8.3 - EU Referendum
The eu referendum,
When did david cameron pledge to ...,
What did the former governor of t...
4  cards

More about
uk government

  • Class purpose General learning

Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study Dominic Jarvis's UK Government flashcards now!

How studying works.

Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.

Add your own flashcards.

Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!

What's Brainscape anyway?

Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.

We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....

Looking for something else?

U.S. Government Basics
  • 8 decks
  • 404 flashcards
  • 9,396 learners
Decks: Essential Vocabulary, Handy Government Acronyms, Us Constitution, And more!
AP® U.S. Government
  • 18 decks
  • 710 flashcards
  • 4,885 learners
Decks: Foundations Of The Us Government, The Constitution, Federalism, And more!
UK Government
  • 7 decks
  • 176 flashcards
  • 2 learners
Decks: Constitution, Parliament, Parliament, And more!
UK Politics
  • 17 decks
  • 324 flashcards
  • 115 learners
Decks: Participation Crisis, Democratic Deficit, Pressure Groups, And more!
Make Flashcards