The Organs of Government

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Who are the 3 Law makers of the UK?
1. The legislature. (Parliament). 2. The Government 3. The Judicary (Judges)
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Where is Parliament based?
Westminster
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What is Parliament's key function?
To make Laws.
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Parliament is Responsible for law where?
All Law in England and Wales, some in Scotland and Ireland.
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What and where is Scotland's devolved powers?
Scottish parliament based at Holyrood House in Edinburgh.
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What and where is Wales's devolved powers?
National Assembly based in Cardiff
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What and where is Northern Ireland's devolved powers?
National Assembly based in Belfast.
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What does devolved powers let countries do?
Lets Parliaments and Assemblys pass some laws that affect their own country.
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When was the Scottish Referendum?
18th September 2014
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What percentage of people voted no in the Scottish Referendum?
55.30%
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What happens with Scottish independence post brexit?
Scotland may seek another referendum post brexit, they can only have one if uk parliament gives permission and we are not obliged to.
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Which houses make up parliament?
1. The House of Commons. 2. The House of Lords.
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Who elects the Members of Parliament in the House of Commons?
The public vote for a MP for their constituency who then get a seat in parliament.
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How many Constituencies are there?
650
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What kind of voting system does the UK have?
First Pass the Post.
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How many constituencies will there be after the reduction of MP's?
600
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What act introduced the re-drawing of constituencies?
S6 Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013
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What is the House of lords also known as, and is it seperate from the HOC?
The second chamber and yes it is independent.
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What can the House of Lords do?`(3 things)
Hold in depth consideration of public policy, make laws with the HOC and keep gpvernment accountable.
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Who sits in the House of Lords?
aprox 746 peers
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Who are peers appointed by?
The Queen on reccomendation of the PM or leading ministers
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What are Life Peers?
Gernerally given to MP's after they leave HOC under the Life Peerages Act 1958
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What religious figures sit in the HOL
26 Church of England Arch Bishops and Bishops, when they retire it is passed onto the next senior bishop.
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Who are Hereditary Peers?
Peers who have take their peerage from their fathers.
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What role does the Queen have?
A symbolic role, she gives royal assent to acts of parliament but no decision making aspects.
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What power does Parliament have?
Absolute Power known as Parliamentary Sovereignty
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Are Courts able to overrule Parliament Legislation?
NO!
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Finish the sentence: No parliament can pass a law that would....
Bind a future parliament
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Can a New Parliament repeal past Laws?
YES!
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What is the government's role?
To govern the country
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What happens following a general election?
The Queen will ask the leader of the winning party to form a government
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To form a government a party must have a majority of at least...
326
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What happens if a party does not have a majority?
Talks begin to form a formal or informal coalition
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What does the PM do once the government has been formed?
They select the government ministers
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What do the ministers form and what are they known as?
They form the cabinet and they are known as secretaries of state apart from the chancellor
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What will a secretary of state be responsible for?
A government department. Eg: a secretary of state of health
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Who are the secretary of states assisted by?
Minister of states (junior ministers)
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what do WHIPS do?
MP's whos primary purpose is to keep order within the party
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Does the opposition have WHIPS?
YES!
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What happens if you defy a whip?
The member is expelled from a the party, they keep their seat but must be independent.
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A bill will become law if it is...
approved by parliament
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What is collective ministerial responsibility?
All government ministers being expected to support a bill even if they dont agree with it.
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What happens if a minister doesnt agree with a bill?
They are expected to resign ministerial responsibility and return to the back benches.
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What is the Judicary (judges) role?
To apply law and decide cases
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How can judges develop law?
Through their court judgements
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What should judges do when deciding on cases?
Look back on previous case law (judicial precendent)
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who else other than parliament is responsible for making law?
The Law Commission of England and Wales
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What is the The Law Commission's aim?
To keep the law under review and where necessary recommend reform
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What does the Law Commission put all in one place?
All law, statutes, customs and judical precedent.
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What three things does putting all this infomation in one place do?
1. Establishes the certainty of law. 2. Precision of law. 3. Easier to follow
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What are the four aims of the commission?
1. Fair. 2. Modern. 3. Cost Effective. 4. Simple
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What kind of laws do the commission aim to repeal?
Obsolete and unnecessary laws, they can then draft a new bill to repeal it
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Who are the Commission?
5 commissioners, a High Court Judge, barristers, solicitors and law teachers
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What areas of the Law do they cover?
1. Commercial and Common Law. 2. Criminal law. 3. Property, family and Trust law. 4. Public Law
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