British Government Structure & Political System Flashcards
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What type of government does the UK have?
Answer: Constitutional monarchy with parliamentary democracy
The UK has a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, meaning the monarch shares power with elected officials.
Who is the head of state in the UK?
Answer: The Monarch
The monarch serves as the ceremonial head of state in the United Kingdom.
Who leads the UK government?
Answer: The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is the head of government and is responsible for running the country.
What is the role of Parliament?
Answer: To make laws and oversee the government
Parliament makes laws, debates national issues, and oversees the government’s work.
What are the two houses of the UK Parliament?
Answer: The House of Commons and the House of Lords
The UK Parliament consists of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
How are members of the House of Commons chosen?
Answer: By public elections
Members of the House of Commons are elected by the public during general elections.
What is the role of the House of Lords?
Answer: To review and amend legislation
The House of Lords reviews and suggests changes to laws proposed by the House of Commons.
What is devolution in the UK?
Answer: Transfer of powers to regional governments
Devolution refers to transferring powers from the UK Parliament to governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs)?
Answer: A weekly session where MPs question the Prime Minister
PMQs is a weekly session where Members of Parliament question the Prime Minister about government policies and issues.