What are the differences between local, regional and national governance?
I can explain and compare some of the key differences between local, regional and national governance.
What are the differences between local, regional and national governance?
I can explain and compare some of the key differences between local, regional and national governance.
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Key learning points
- The United Kingdom is a parliamentary democracy, where citizens vote for their representatives in Parliament.
- Central Government is led by the Prime Minister and Cabinet. They are elected ministers and make decisions on UK issues.
- Local governments are led by elected councillors. They have authority over decisions which affect citizens locally.
- Regional governments have devolved powers. Elected representatives make key regional decisions.
- Devolved powers are those which have been transferred from central Government to local or regional governments.
Keywords
Government - 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)
Local government - a system of government that operates at a local level providing services to its community
Devolved - political powers which have been transferred from the central Government or Parliament to a national, regional or local government or Parliament
Common misconception
Devolved governments can make laws and policies on any issue in their devolved region.
The powers of devolved governments are limited to specific policy areas defined by devolution agreements. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have some executive and legislative powers. English regional governments only have some executive powers.
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6 Questions
employees who work in government departments and implement policies
the process of putting laws and government decisions into action
organisations or services controlled by government e.g. NHS, education
Ministers are __________ for their Cabinet roles.
Civil servants are __________ after a hiring process.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
government that operates to provide services to its community
political powers transferred from central government to a lower level
the group of people with the authority to govern a country
councillors
ministers
mayors
First Ministers