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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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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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?'

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Q3.Congress is made up of:

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

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

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

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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?

1/6

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

2/6

Q3.Congress is made up of:

3/6

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

4/6

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

5/6

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

6/6

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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?

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

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Q3.Which country is led by a King?

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Q4.Saudi Arabia is governed via Islamic Law.

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

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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

Complete the quiz below to assess your learning from today's lesson.

Q1.Which country is led by a President?

1/5

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

2/5

Q3.Which country is led by a King?

3/5

Q4.Saudi Arabia is governed via Islamic Law.

4/5

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

5/5

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

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