Politics and Participation

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anarchy
A system where no form of government operates. When there is total breakdown in society e.g. after a civil war.
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dictatorship
Rule by one person or group. This group is all powerful. Often associated with a military takeover of a state.
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one-party state
A state where only one political party exists and runs the country. Often associated with a communist form of government e.g. North Korea
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theocracy
Where religious leaders run the state e.g. Iran
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democracy
A system of government based upon the consent of the people through an open and fair electoral system, where electors can choose from competing political parties or groups.
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direct democracy
A system of government based upon representative democracy and linked to freedoms and rights for citizens.
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representative democracy
A system of government where citizens are elected to represent others in an assembly.
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freedom
The ability to act, speak or think as one thinks
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responsibility
The state or fact of having to do something
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right
A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something
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bicameral
The name given to a parliament made up of two chambers, like the UK system with the House of Commons and House of Lords.
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civil service
employees of the state who administer our public policy
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legislation
A body normally elected that decides upon the laws that apply to a state. In the UK Parliament is the legislation
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manifesto
A document produced by a political party at the time of an election outlining the policies it would like to introduce.
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the monarchy
A system of heredity power, which is passed down down a family line.
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constitutional monarchy
Where the head of the state is a monarchy but most of the powers have been transferred to the government and the monarch is seen as a neutral state symbol.
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the prime minister
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.
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central government
Term used to describe the government of the United Kingdom.
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devolution
The transfer of power from a greater to a lesser body.
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tiers
Another term for levels of government.
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ultra vires
Acting beyond your legal power or authority.
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devolved and reserved powers
Devolved powers are those transferred by the UK government to the devolved governments. Reserved powers are those which are still held by the UK government.
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devolved government
name given to the bodies created under the policy of devolution e.g. the Scottish parliament
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general election
An election when the entire UK Parliament is elected
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local elections
Elections held for the councillors to local councils, held on a fixed date in May after the term of office has expired.
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the electoral commission
A government established body that monitors and oversees all UK elections and referendums.
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voter apathy
A lack of interest by citizens in the electoral and political process.
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voter turnout
The percentage of voters who do vote against the total number of those registered.
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autumn statement
An annual statement made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the House of Commons about the spending plans of the government.
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budget
An annual statement made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the House of Commons about the taxation policy for the upcoming year.
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command economy
A national economy where all the elements of the economic system are controlled by the government.
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market economy
A national economy where most of the economy is run by the private sector and the state owns and runs limited elements.
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mixed economy
A national economy that has elements run and owned by the state and others run by the private sector.
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nationalised
Where the state owns and runs a part of the economy.
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real government spending
The change in the amount a government spends after taking account inflation
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inflation
The rate at which prices and wages increase on an annual basis.
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by-election
An election held in a seat after the election or death of the sitting member.
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constituencies
A named geographical area consisting on average of about 65000 voters which selects a single MP to the UK Parliament.
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first past the post
An election system based upon the person with the highest number of voters cast being elected.
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proportional
A system of voting whereby the number of people elected relates to the number of votes cast
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supplementary vote
A voting system used in the UK where voters have a second vote which is used in the election process if no candidates gets 50% of the first choice votes.
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core executives
The most important policy makers within the executive around the Prime Minister.
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executive
An element of government made up of government ministers, advisors and senior civil servants who determine the policy of government.
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legislature
A body that determines the law, in the UK that body is Parliament.
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special advisor
Specialist and political advisors to minsters and opposition spokes-persons, can have temporary civil service status- paid for by the taxpayer.
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Supreme Court
Is the financial court of appeal in the UK for civil cases, and for criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It hears cases of great public or constitutional importance affecting the whole population.
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House of Commons
The first chamber of Parliament made up of 650 elected members. The government is formed based on the composition of this chamber. It is a legislative chamber that also holds the government to account.
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House of Lords
The second chamber of the Parliament. Since 1911, far less important than House of Commons.
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lords spiritual
The 26 bishops of the Church of England who are members of the House of Lords.
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salisbury convention
A post war convention whereby the House of of Lords does not vote down a proposal from the Commons if it was in the election manifesto of the government.
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conservatism
An eighteenth-century political ideology based upon traditional belief in the family and the church nationalism. It has a paternalistic approach to community affairs. This ideology has evolved to encompass the New Right to Christian Democrats.
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liberalism
A political philosophy dating from the eighteenth century, based on individual liberty, freedom of worship and free trade. It evolved into social liberalism, with a concern for welfare rights.
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multi-party system
A political system where several parties are vying for power.
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new right
A view of conservatism, linked to Margaret Thatcher in the !980s. Limiting the impact of the state on business and lowering taxation and what services state provided. Best means for increasing national wealth and social mobility.
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socialism
A political ideology dating mainly from the nineteenth century, based upon the common ownership of the economy, equality and opportunity.
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two-party system
A political system that is dominated by two political parties, each of which may at some time form a government.
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departmental select committees
Committees of the House of Commons made up of Mps who monitor the work of a government department and publish reports on the work of the department.
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PMQs
30 minutes each Wednesday when the Prime Minister faces questions from the MPs in the chamber. Six questions are allocated to the Leader of Opposition.
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question time
The time allocated each week in parliament where ministers face questions from Members of Parliament and are held to account for their actions.
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private members bill
A bill, a draft for a law, that is proposed by a Member of Parliament. A lottery is held each year and if a MP comes out towards the top, they stand a chance of their bill becoming law.
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backbenchers
Members of the House of Commons who are not government minsters or opposition spokespersons. They sit behind the front row of seats in the Chamber.
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frontbenchers
Government ministers or shadow ministers who sit on the front row of seats in the House of Commons chamber facing each other across the table.
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the speaker
A Member of Parliament elected by other members to chair the proceedings of the House of Commons and manage the business of the house.
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whips
Members of Parliament appointed by their party leader to organise their MPs, ensuring their attendance and vote.
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NOPBs
Non-Departmental Government Bodies, formerly gangs.
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closed party list system
The electoral system used in England, Scotland and Wales to elect MPs.
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transnational groupings
A political grouping in the European Parliament made up of MEPs from several countries.
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non-democratic
A system of government that lacks some or all of the elements that make up a democratic political system.
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Rule by one person or group. This group is all powerful. Often associated with a military takeover of a state.

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Where religious leaders run the state e.g. Iran

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