Political and Civil rights - 2014 0.0 / 5 ? Citizenship Studiespolitical and civil rights GCSEOCR Created by: AnjelalaCreated on: 05-05-14 14:28 What is the importance of Political and civil rights? stops the government having too much power over individuals. 1 of 8 Define democracy Rule by people 2 of 8 What is the political state of the Uk? Uk is a representative democracy 3 of 8 Define representative democracy -People elect representatives (Mps) to make decisions that affects everyone 4 of 8 How regularly is the vote to elect a national government held? Every 5 years 5 of 8 define universal suffrage everyone over 18 years old can vote ( few exceptions- some prisioners) 6 of 8 When did the Uk change from being an absolute moncarchy? towardds the end of the 17the century , when parliament took control 7 of 8 Define Absolute monarchy When the Queen or King has all the power. 8 of 8
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