Understanding Government Systems
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What is the primary characteristic of a constitutional monarchy as exemplified by the UK?

  • The monarch can amend laws without the input of parliament.
  • The monarch represents a single political party.
  • The monarch's power is ceremonial and legislative power lies with elected officials. (correct)
  • The monarch has complete control over the government.
  • In Cuba, citizens are allowed to criticize the government freely.

    False

    What is the role of the House of Commons in the UK?

    It is the elected chamber of Parliament that holds the majority seats.

    In a __________ state like Cuba, the government controls all education and the economy.

    <p>communist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the government types with their characteristics:

    <p>Communism = Classless system with shared wealth Socialism = Protection for workers through trade unions Capitalism = Economic system with low taxes and rewards hard work Democracy = Power lies with elected representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of government system does Cuba have?

    <p>Communism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The House of Lords in the UK is an elected body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred in Cuba in 1965?

    <p>It became a communist state under Fidel Castro.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Monarch in the UK is a national symbol for __________, unity and pride.

    <p>stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of socialism?

    <p>Profits should be shared and workers are protected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is NOT allowed to stand as a political candidate in an election?

    <p>Civil Servants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Members of the House of Lords are allowed to stand as political candidates.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of seats in the House of Commons?

    <p>650</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Conservative Party had _____ MPs in January 2019.

    <p>317</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following political parties with the number of MPs they had in January 2019:

    <p>Conservative = 317 Labour = 256 Scottish National Party = 35 Liberal Democrat = 11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of agreement is needed for a minority government to retain power?

    <p>Confidence and Supply agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) agreed to support the Conservative government after the 2017 election.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What increased spending budget did the DUP receive for Northern Ireland?

    <p>around 455 million a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Those subject to _____ restrictions are not allowed to stand in elections.

    <p>bankruptcy or debt relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political party has the least number of MPs?

    <p>Green Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant event that contributed to women's suffrage in the UK?

    <p>World War I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Conservative Party primarily supports policies that reduce the role of private companies in public services.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the main organizers behind the Suffragette movement?

    <p>Emmeline and Sylvia Pankhurst, and Emily Wilding Davidson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main supporters of the Labour Party include trade union members and __________.

    <p>younger people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following political concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Liberalism = Believe in democracy and individual rights Fascism = Nationalistic and autocratic leadership Anarchism = No rules and no respect towards authority Direct Democracy = Citizens themselves make political decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people were historically excluded from voting in the UK until after World War One?

    <p>Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2019, Scotland was the first part of the UK to lower the voting age to 16.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system of voting allows citizens to make decisions directly?

    <p>Direct democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Members of the House of Lords __________ vote in UK elections.

    <p>cannot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the average range of candidates for each constituency in the 2017 General Election?

    <p>5 to 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Constitutional Monarchy

    • The UK has a ceremonial head of state, the monarch, who performs constitutional and representational duties
    • The UK Parliament, comprising the House of Commons and the House of Lords, holds legislative power

    Parliamentary Democracy

    • The UK government is formed by the winning party in the House of Commons
    • The government is accountable to Parliament
    • The UK has a bicameral system (two chambers) with an elected House of Commons and an unelected House of Lords

    Communism

    • Cuba adopted communism in 1965 under Fidel Castro
    • The government controls all public services, property, and businesses
    • There's only one allowed political party – the Communist Party
    • Opposition parties are illegal, and freedom of speech and press is restricted

    Types of Government

    • Communism: Advocates for a classless society with equal sharing of resources
    • Socialism: Favors profit sharing, worker protection through trade unions, and a strong role for the people in decision-making
    • Capitalism: Emphasizes free market forces, low taxes, and individual reward based on hard work
    • Liberalism: Proponents of democracy, individual rights, and government serving the people
    • Conservatism: Favors a strong, stable government and business regulation
    • Fascism: Advocates for nationalistic and autocratic leadership, with the country´s interests above individuals
    • Anarchism: Rejects rules and authority, promoting individual freedom and direct democracy

    Direct Democracy

    • Citizens directly make political decisions
    • Ancient Athens practiced direct democracy through citizen assemblies
    • Modern Examples: referendums

    Saudi Arabia

    • Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy
    • The monarch holds all power, with no checks and balances
    • Monarchy can lead to less corruption but citizens have limited control

    UK Suffrage Movement

    • Women's suffrage movement campaigned for women's right to vote
    • Women played a significant role in World War I, serving as nurses, drivers, and secretaries
    • Women's suffrage was granted in 1918 through the Representation of the Peoples Act

    Voting Restrictions in the UK

    • House of Lords members, prisoners, the mentally incapable, those under 18, foreign citizens, election crime offenders, and the royal family cannot vote

    2017 General Election

    • No party gained a majority, leading to a Conservative-DUP confidence and supply agreement
    • The highest turnout in a UK general election since 1997 was 69%

    Conservative Party

    • Founded on values of individual responsibility and limited government intervention
    • Key supporters include business owners, landowners, and residents of rural areas and southern England

    Labour Party

    • Established by trade unions to represent working-class interests
    • Strong support among trade union members, younger people, and residents of Northern England
    • Primary policy is to reduce inequality and create jobs through public spending

    2017 General Election Statistics

    • 285,000 UK citizens abroad registered to vote
    • 48,853,433 people registered to vote
    • 284,000 proxy votes cast
    • 8,412,060 postal votes issued; 7,155,315 votes cast; 2.4% invalid votes
    • 74,289 spoiled ballots

    Excluded from Political Candidacy

    • Royal family members, armed forces personnel, House of Lords members, police officers, civil servants, judges, and individuals under bankruptcy or debt relief restrictions

    House of Commons Composition (January 2019)

    • Conservative: 317 MPs
    • Labour: 256 MPs
    • Scottish National Party (SNP): 35 MPs
    • Liberal Democrat: 11 MPs
    • Democratic Unionist Party (DUP): 10 MPs
    • Independent: 8 MPs
    • Sinn Fein: 7 MPs
    • Plaid Cymru: 4 MPs
    • Green Party: 1 MP
    • Speaker: 1 MP
    • Total: 650

    Confidence and Supply Agreement

    • The DUP agrees to support the Conservative Party in critical votes in exchange for increased Northern Ireland spending.

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    This quiz covers various government systems, including constitutional monarchy, parliamentary democracy, and communism. Explore the features and functions of different political structures, focusing on the UK and Cuba. Test your knowledge on the types of governance and their implications.

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