How do different systems of government compare?

How do different systems of government compare?

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will recap the type of government the UK has and explore the differences in a devolved government. We will then go on to analyse how governments work in other countries. We will have an opportunity to examine the difference between a democratic government and other forms of government.

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which word best describes the 'Government'?
The body that makes laws in the UK. It is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords and the Monarch (Queen or King)
Correct answer: The individuals who have been elected to run the state, led by the Prime Minister (PM) in the UK.
The set of formal legal institutions that make up a “government” or a “state.”
Q2.
Who is Xi Jinping?
Governor of the People’s Republic of China.
Correct answer: President of the People’s Republic of China.
Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of China.
Q3.
Which of these is a feature of democracy?
Government control of the press and radio
Correct answer: Multiple parties for people to choose between in an election
Opposition parties, associations and organisations are banned
Q4.
Which of these is a feature of a non-democratic country?
Correct answer: Little opportunity to speak against those in power
You can openly criticise the government
Your representatives will listen to your views
Q5.
What type of Government is this? "It uses power to enforce strict obedience to its policies and practises."
Correct answer: Authoritarian
Dictatorship
Semi Democratic
Q6.
Which of these is a positive of living in a democracy
Correct answer: Governments can be held accountable.
People live in fear.
With too many people’s opinions it can take time to make decisions.

5 Questions

Q1.
Finish the statement: the UK has a
Correct answer: Bicameral system
Quad-cameral system
Tricameral system
Unicameral system
Q2.
To win a general election, you need to get how many seats to gain a majority?
226
276
Correct answer: 326
376
Q3.
Which one is NOT a devolved government?
Northern Ireland Assembly
Scottish Parliament
The Senedd (Welsh)
Correct answer: Westminster (UK Parliament)
Q4.
Elections are fair and free and basic rights are honoured, but may have issues (e.g. media freedom is sometimes restricted and censored). What is this an example of?
Authoritarian
Correct answer: Flawed Democracy
Full Democracy
Hybrid Regime
Q5.
Which Parliament can decide on 'reserved matters'?
Northern Ireland Assembly
Scottish Parliament
The Senedd
Correct answer: UK Parliament

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UnitCitizenship / How do others govern?

Citizenship