How does the role of the UK Prime Minister differ to elected leaders in other countries?

In this lesson, we will explore the role of the UK's Prime Minister and compare it to the President of the United States and the King of Saudi Arabia. We will how consider the similarities and differences of these premierships.

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Q1.What is the best description of a political system?

Political systems are similar to any type of system such as the railway systemThe things or processes that work together to enable politics to work and political decisions to be taken.Political systems are unitary or federal systems.

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Q2.Which word means: 'two chambers' when thing about the legislative branch of government?'

BiosystematicsBicameralBicarbonate of soda

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Q3.Congress is made up of:

The House of Representatives and the House of CommonsThe Senate and the House of CardsThe House of Representatives and the Senate

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Q4.Which house has representatives that serve for 5 years?

House of CommonsHouse of RepresentativesHouse of Lords

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Q5.Which of these houses is the only one that is not elected?

House of CommonsHouse of LordsHouse of Representatives

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Q6.Which of these is a positive of having a Bicameral system?

There is always another body of people to check or scrutinise a law that is being passedHaving houses disagree could lead to inactionIt is confusing for the public to understand the role of both houses

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the best description of a political system?

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Q2.Which word means: 'two chambers' when thing about the legislative branch of government?'

BiosystematicsBicameralBicarbonate of soda

2/6

Q3.Congress is made up of:

The House of Representatives and the House of CommonsThe Senate and the House of CardsThe House of Representatives and the Senate

3/6

Q4.Which house has representatives that serve for 5 years?

House of CommonsHouse of RepresentativesHouse of Lords

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Q5.Which of these houses is the only one that is not elected?

House of CommonsHouse of LordsHouse of Representatives

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Q6.Which of these is a positive of having a Bicameral system?

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How does the role of the UK Prime Minister differ to elected leaders in other countries?

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Q1.Which country is led by a President?

The United KingdomNorth KoreaThe United States of AmericaSaudi Arabia

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Q2.Which of the following roles do the Prime Minister and President of the United States share?

Head of State.Being members of the legislative bodyHolding the ability to appoint Cabinet members from outside those electedLeaders of the Executive Branch of Government

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Q3.Which country is led by a King?

The United KingdomSaudi ArabiaThe United States of AmericaNorth Korea

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Q4.Saudi Arabia is governed via Islamic Law.

TrueFalse

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Q5.Who is the UK's Head of State?

The Prime MinisterThe PresidentThe MonarchThe Chief Civil Servant

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How does the role of the UK Prime Minister differ to elected leaders in other countries?

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Q1.Which country is led by a President?

The United KingdomNorth KoreaThe United States of AmericaSaudi Arabia

1/5

Q2.Which of the following roles do the Prime Minister and President of the United States share?

Head of State.Being members of the legislative bodyHolding the ability to appoint Cabinet members from outside those electedLeaders of the Executive Branch of Government

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Q3.Which country is led by a King?

The United KingdomSaudi ArabiaThe United States of AmericaNorth Korea

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Q4.Saudi Arabia is governed via Islamic Law.

TrueFalse

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Q5.Who is the UK's Head of State?

The Prime MinisterThe PresidentThe MonarchThe Chief Civil Servant

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How does the role of the UK Prime Minister differ to elected leaders in other countries?

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How does the role of the UK Prime Minister differ to elected leaders in other countries?

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