Politics and Participation

1. A system of heredity power, which is passed down down a family line. (3, 8)
7. Members of Parliament appointed by their party leader to organise their MPs, ensuring their attendance and vote. (5)
8. Another term for levels of government. (5)
10. A lack of interest by citizens in the electoral and political process. (5, 6)

2. The head of the government in the UK, the monarch is Head of State. Prime Minister is the leader of the largest party who hold majority. (3, 5, 8)
3. The ability to act, speak or think as one thinks (7)
4. A system where no form of government operates. When there is total breakdown in society e.g. after a civil war. (7)
5. A system of voting whereby the number of people elected relates to the number of votes cast (12)
6. An election held in a seat after the election or death of the sitting member. (2, 8)
9. The second chamber of the Parliament. Since 1911, far less important than House of Commons. (5, 2, 5)

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