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Citizenship- Democracy in the UK - Coggle Diagram
Citizenship- Democracy in the UK
Voting Systems
Proportional Representation- the amount of seats per party is determined by what percentage of the UK voted for them
First past the post-the first party to reach 50% of seats wins the election
Pros and cons of PR- it represents more under-represented parties, but the party with the majority vote isn't a big majority
the First past the Post system is being used in the UK currently.
Pros and cons of FPTP- it has a clear majority voted for party, but it doesn't represent many smaller parties
Government
Coalition Government-When no party gets over 50% of the vote and 2 parties rule the UK jointly
Government roles and positions
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Sectretary of state for transport
Secretary of state of Defence
Prime Minister
Political Parties
Conservatives
DUP
Labour
SNP
Liberal Democrats
Green
How laws are made
The process is repeated in the HOL. they send it back to the HOC with their proposed amendments and then they send it back, this process repeats until both sides are happy.
Vote, 3rd reading and 2nd vote- more changes are made and it is send to the HOL for review
First & second reading- when the HOC can have debates about the draft and make further changes
Green paper- First draft of a law
White paper- the revised second draft of the law
British Constitution-Uncodified (Not written in 1 document)
Houses of Parliament
House of Lords- are made up of non elected members. they have either been elected because of their specialist skills or inherited their position
House of Commons- Made up of members elected by the public. each represent a constituency
Direct Democracy
A form of democracy where the public hold a vote on all ideas proposed by the government/ issues concerning their area/country.
Pros- it is a more fair form of democracy, where everyone can have an impact on politics. People can have their say on issues that affect them.
Cons- it slows down decision making in politics
Examples- in Switzerland they have a direct democracy.
Devolution of Power
Powers of Scottish Parliament- sets taxes, makes laws, controls most things except for monetary policy and foreign affairs
Powers of the Northern Irish Parliament- controls health and education services, transport and agriculture
Powers of the Welsh Parliament- controls budget, controls education, health, agriculture, housing and transport, but has limited tax-setting powers
Areas of the UK- England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Tax and Revenue
Governments get their money through tax, like tobacco tax, income tax and VAT.
The local council get their money from the main government and council tax.
Areas of expenditure- education, environment, pension, healthcare, army
Justice System
Criminal courts= Magistrates' court, Crown Court, Court of appeal, Supreme court
People in a Court
Magistrate
Judge
Usher
Jury
Press
Defence
Prosecution
Civil courts= County court, High Court, Court of Appeal