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How is the UK governed?
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I can explain who governs the UK, how they get the authority and describe some of the responsibilities of the Cabinet.
I can explain how the Civil Service is governed and describe its roles and responsibilities in government.
I can explain and compare some of the key differences between local, regional and national governance.
I can describe the political system of the UK and compare it with other systems around the world.
I can explain and compare some of the key differences and similarities between the UK and the US political systems.
I can explain what representative and direct democracies are and some of the key differences between them.
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