Starter quiz
- Match the words to their correct definitions.
- government⇔those elected and given the responsibility to run the state ✓
- authority⇔the power or right to have official responsibility and make decisions ✓
- democracy⇔where citizens have the right to vote and participate in decisions ✓
- What is the role of the Government in the UK?
- to make and enforce laws, run the country and manage public services ✓
- to discuss political issues but not make any decisions
- to only enforce laws without making any changes
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- How is Parliament structured?
- It consists of just the Prime Minister and MPs.
- It is made up of the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the monarch. ✓
- It only includes elected MPs from different political parties.
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- What is the main difference between the Government and Parliament?
- The Government makes laws; Parliament runs the country.
- The Government runs the country; Parliament makes and scrutinises laws. ✓
- The Government and Parliament are the same thing.
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- Who is responsible for making laws in the UK?
- the Prime Minister alone
- the monarch makes all the laws
- Parliament, with input from the Government ✓
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- Who is the leader of the Government?
- 'the Prime Minister' ✓
Exit quiz
- What process does this definition explain? A formal process for the electorate to choose their representative in the House of Commons.
- the passing of a law
- a general election ✓
- the creation of a policy
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- Match the word to its correct definition.
- constituency⇔the specific area that is represented by each Member of Parliament ✓
- election⇔when people vote to choose their leaders or representatives ✓
- Prime Minister⇔the leader of the political party in power and head of the Government ✓
- A general election starts with the dissolution of ...
- 'Parliament' ✓
- What kind of government is characterised by citizens having the power to choose their leaders and representatives?
- monarchy
- democracy ✓
- oligarchy
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- Which of these is not a type of election in the UK?
- general
- local
- mayoral
- parliamentary ✓
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- Which is not a method that candidates use to persuade the electorate to vote for them?
- attending community events
- canvassing
- flyers
- paying people ✓
- social media
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Key learning points
- A general election is a formal process for the elecorate to choose their representatives (MPs) in the House of Commons.
- Each general election process is the same, starting with the dissolution of Parliament.
Common misconception
The Prime Minister is directly elected by the public during the general election.
The Prime Minister is not elected by the people; instead, they are the leader of the party that has the most seats in the House of Commons after the election.
Keywords
Election - when people vote to choose their leaders or representatives
Constituency - the specific geographical area that is represented by each MP in the House of Commons
Prime minister - the leader of the political party who is in power and head of the Government
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