The MP with the most votes in each constituency wins a seat, all other votes don't count.
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Explain the proportional representative system
All votes are represented, number of MP seats relates to percentage of votes for each political party. If 40% vote conservative, 40% of parliament seats will be conservative.
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What is the prime minister?
The leader of the party with the most elected MPs becomes the prime minister. Most powerful person in the country.
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What is the opposition?
The party with the second highest numer of seats. Their role is to challenge government on policies they don't agree with.
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What is the house of lords
Can change laws passed by the house of commons. Basically check laws to remove loopholes and ensure the are fit for purpose. Also highest court in the land.
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What is the house of commons
Keep a check on government and pass new laws.
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What is the role of the monarchy
After 1688 monarchy only has power to dismiss or allow new laws. Although, this is mainly theoretical and doesn't happen/ hasn't happened since the revolution of 1688.
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What are the 5 stages of creation of law?
First reading, Second reading, Committee stage, Report stage and Third reading
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Explain the first reading
The bill's title is read out in the chamber, then made available to the MPs
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Explain the second reading
MPs or peers discuss the main principles of a bill, MPs may vote however lords cannot
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Explain the committee stage
Bill is considered line by line, by committees of MPs or peers.Ammendments are proposed and acted on, only around 20 MPs are included.
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Explain the report stage
The bill, with ammendments is reported to the house of commons. Those not involved in the last stage may propose changes.
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Explain the third reading
Mps debate and vote on the bill in its final form. Lords may introduce new ammendments
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What is civil law?
Potential breach of rights, judges involved but no juries: adoption, divorce, accidents
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What is criminal law?
Potential breach of laws, judge and jury involved: murder, ****, assault.
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What are the two different types of criminal courts
Magistrates and crown
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What are magistrates courts for?
No jury, less serious offences. Up to 6 months
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What are crown courts for?
Jury of 12, serious offences.
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What is the age of criminal responsibility in the UK?
10 years old
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What is an economic migrant?
Someone who moves to another county for work
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What is an asylum seeker?
A person who has left their home country and applied for asylum in another country. They haven't yet been given an answer.
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What is a refugee?
A person who has moved to another country, because they are not protected in their home country.
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Define emigration
The act of moving out of a country.
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Define immigration
The act of moving into a country
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What is a push factor in terms of migration?
A reason why a person would want to move away from a country.
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What is a pull factor in terms of migration?
A reason why a person would want to move into a country.
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In what decade did immigration become bigger than emmigration?
1980s
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Give three advantages of immigration
Raises GDP. Can fill in gaps in employment. Encourages lower prices at point of sale. Increases diversity. Gives the immigrants more opportunities.
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Give three disadvantes of immigration
Can cause over-population. Encourages disease transmission. Creates wage disparities. It is easier to exploit immigrants. Can place stress on local social services.
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Card 2
Front
What is first past the post?
Back
The MP with the most votes in each constituency wins a seat, all other votes don't count.
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