Political Power in the UK

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A system of government based upon the consent of the people through an open and fair electorate
Democracy
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Signed in 1215 by King John established the rights and powers of the king and the people
Magna Carta
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Transfer of power from a greater to a lesser body
Devolution
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The second chamber of the Houses of Parliament.
House of Lords
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The final court of appeal in the UK
Supreme Court
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Standards of behaviour accepted by society
Values
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moral or legal entitlement to have or to do something
Rights
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Obeying the law and paying your taxes
Responsibility
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The ability to act, speak or think as one wants
Freedoms
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Head of Government in the UK
Prime Minister
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Head of the State of the UK
Monarch
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a body that decides upon the laws that apply to the state
Legislature
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Employees of the state who administer our public policy
Civil Service
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Signed in 1215 by King John established the rights and powers of the king and the people

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Magna Carta

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Transfer of power from a greater to a lesser body

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The second chamber of the Houses of Parliament.

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The final court of appeal in the UK

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