How does the UK political system compare to other systems?

In this lesson, we will explore what is meant by the term 'democracy'. We will look at how the United Kingdom can be considered a democracy before looking at other countries and how their political system is organised.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.True or false, national governance has more power than local governance?

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Q2.True or false, Scotland has always had devolved powers?

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Q3.True or false, European governance holds more power over the UK?

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Q4.Which of the following is the new name for the Welsh Parliament?

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Q5.Which Parliament has the most seats available?

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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.True or false, national governance has more power than local governance?

1/5

Q2.True or false, Scotland has always had devolved powers?

2/5

Q3.True or false, European governance holds more power over the UK?

3/5

Q4.Which of the following is the new name for the Welsh Parliament?

4/5

Q5.Which Parliament has the most seats available?

5/5

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How does the UK political system compare to other systems?

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Q1.True or false, the United Kingdom is a democratic country?

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Q2.True or false, every country has the right to protest?

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Q3.True or false, the three branches of power in the UK are the legislature, corporation and judiciary?

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Q4.True or false, having a free press that is not controlled is considered healthy in a democracy?

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Q5.True or false, an authoritarian government allows elections to be free and fair?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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How does the UK political system compare to other systems?

Complete this quiz to test your knowledge!

Q1.True or false, the United Kingdom is a democratic country?

1/5

Q2.True or false, every country has the right to protest?

2/5

Q3.True or false, the three branches of power in the UK are the legislature, corporation and judiciary?

3/5

Q4.True or false, having a free press that is not controlled is considered healthy in a democracy?

4/5

Q5.True or false, an authoritarian government allows elections to be free and fair?

5/5

Lesson summary: How does the UK political system compare to other systems?

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