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English 14 Public

democracy, emigration, governments

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#democracy #UK government #emigration

What is democracy?

a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

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How old do you have to be to vote?

18

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What is a general election?

A General Election is the process of voting for a person to represent your area in the UK Parliament, where they will debate and vote on laws.

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How do people vote?

In person at a polling station, via post

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How does a party win a general election?

By gaining the most amount of votes from the UK Public in each area of the UK

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What is a maifesto?

A document created by the party which states the work that they will do in your area and in politics if they gain your vote

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What does constituency mean?

The area local to that MP (Stoke on Trent)

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What does a hung parliament mean?

When there are an equal amount of votes of two parties, so there will be a coalition (grouping of two parties)

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What is an MP?

Member of Parliament (the person voted for or who will represent an area in the house of commons)

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What is the purpose of Parliament?

controls and guides the government. In this sense people, through their chosen representatives, form the government and also control it.

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Who is at the top of the government

The monarchy (King/ Queen)

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Where do the Prime minister and the parties meet to debate topics

House of Commons

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Who votes for the local MP to be in power?

The UK Public citizens (over 18s)

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To pass a bill ( a new law) who must agree to this?

The Monarchy, the House of Lords and the House of commons, The PM

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