The cards Question What are the main roles of a Parliament? Tap to flip Answer To debate, propose and amend laws, and to scrutinise those in power. Question In the UK, who chooses and leads the Government? Tap to flip Answer The Prime Minister. Question Who is the Prime Minister? Tap to flip Answer The leader of the political party in power, who is Head of the Government. Question Is the UK a parliamentary or a presidential system? Tap to flip Answer A parliamentary system, which has a Prime Minister. Question In a presidential system such as the USA's, who is Head of State and Head of Government? Tap to flip Answer The President holds both roles. Question What is a hybrid political system, as in France? Tap to flip Answer A system that combines elements of other systems. Question Do all democratic countries make decisions in the same way? Tap to flip Answer No. The decision-making process varies and depends on the type of system a country follows. Question What is democracy? Tap to flip Answer A system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who make laws and decisions on their behalf. Question Give one thing democratic countries such as Belgium do. Tap to flip Answer e.g. protect rights, allow elections or encourage citizen participation. Question What do non-democratic countries such as China do with power and freedoms? Tap to flip Answer They concentrate power and limit freedoms. Question What is a free press? Tap to flip Answer The right of the media to report news and express opinions without government censorship or interference. Question What is censorship? Tap to flip Answer The control of information or ideas within a society. Question How does censorship restrict press freedom in some countries? Tap to flip Answer By controlling what can be reported. Question Do all democracies have a completely free press? Tap to flip Answer No. Democracies generally support press freedom, but some still have restrictions and controls. Question In Citizenship, what is 'action'? Tap to flip Answer Practical steps designed to raise awareness or influence key decision-makers. Question What is civil disobedience? Tap to flip Answer The peaceful, deliberate breaking of certain laws, rules or policies to protest against something seen as unjust or to push for change. Question Give one way citizens take action in a democracy. Tap to flip Answer e.g. protests or stunts. Question How can taking action be seen in some non-democratic countries? Tap to flip Answer As civil disobedience, for which citizens can face punishment. Question What are human rights? Tap to flip Answer Basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to. Question What does 'universal' mean? Tap to flip Answer Relating to everyone in the world, or everyone in a particular group or society. Question What is a violation? Tap to flip Answer An action that breaks a rule, law or someone's rights, often causing harm or damage. Question What does the UDHR outline? Tap to flip Answer Fundamental rights for all. Question Why do not all countries uphold the rights in the UDHR in practice? Tap to flip Answer Because the UDHR is not legally binding. Question How do international organisations help with human rights violations? Tap to flip Answer They help raise awareness and investigate the issues. Question What is the United Nations (UN)? Tap to flip Answer An international organisation of most countries in the world that aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation. Question What does the World Trade Organization (WTO) deal with? Tap to flip Answer The global rules of trade between nations. Question What is the European Union (EU)? Tap to flip Answer An economic and political union of a number of European countries that work closely together. Question What is the Commonwealth? Tap to flip Answer An international association between the UK and countries that were previously part of the British Empire. Question On what basis do countries join international organisations? Tap to flip Answer Their values and needs; not all countries are part of all of them. Where this deck sits in the curriculum Curriculum National Curriculum for England Stage GCSE (Years 10–11) Course GCSE Citizenship Unit How do democratic systems work around the world? England's National Curriculum sets what is taught; the units and their order are Oak National Academy's. Flash Feed is not affiliated with Oak or any exam board.
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