the group of people with the authority to govern a country; in the UK, the Government is chosen and led by the Prime Minister (PM)

an institution of government found in many countries; it often includes one or more parts, e.g., houses/chambers; its main roles are to debate, propose and amend laws and to scrutinise those in power

the leader of the political party who is in power and Head of the Government

How are decisions made in other countries?

Citizenship

How does the justice system work elsewhere?

How do others govern?

Is the free press free everywhere?

How do citizens take action in democratic and non-democratic societies?

Are human rights really universal?

Do all nations work with international organisations?

Pupils explore how key democratic structures such as the justice system, the media and government operate across the globe and consider the impact this has on human rights and citizens ability to take action.

How do democratic systems work around the world?

combines elements of both parliamentary and presidential systems

the Prime Minister is Head of Government, separate from Head of State

the President is both Head of State and Head of Government

Match each political system with the correct description.

In a parliamentary system, the Head of Government is called the…

The {{}} is the group of people with the authority to run a country. In the UK, they are led by the Prime Minister.

In the US, what is the President the head of?

Which of these countries has a hybrid system of government combining presidential and parliamentary elements?

Democratic countries all use the same system with a President in charge.

Democratic countries all use a Prime Minister to make decisions.

Democratic countries all use a Prime Minister and a President to make decisions.

Democratic countries use different systems based on their political structure.

Which of the following best explains how democratic countries make decisions?

To allow one branch to control all decisions.

To prevent any branch from becoming too powerful and to ensure accountability.

To make the Government more efficient by combining branches.

To reduce the number of branches in government.

Which branches are involved in separation of powers?

In a system with judicial independence, judges are free to make decisions without interference from the ...

All countries have a clear and strict separation of powers.

Some countries have a clear separation of powers, others may overlap.

All countries have no separation of powers.

Do all countries have a clear separation of powers?

How are decisions made in other countries?

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