Citizenship Paper 2!

• What are the key principles and values that underpin life in the UK?

  • Democracy
  • Tolerance of others
  • Diversity of the population
  • Rule of law
  • Secularism (no official state religion)
  • Constitutional monarchy
• What are human rights in the UK?

  Rights like life, freedom of religion, and association
• What do political rights include in the UK?

  Right to vote, secret ballot, and free speech
• What are moral rights in the UK?

  Rights like education and freedom of thought
• What are legal rights in the UK?

  Rights like fair trial and equality before law
• What factors contribute to a person's sense of identity?

  Religion, culture, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status
• What is the composition of the United Kingdom?

  • British Isles: Great Britain, Ireland, Isle of Man, and smaller islands
  • Great Britain: England, Wales, and Scotland
  • United Kingdom: Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales
• What is the capital of Wales?

  Cardiff
• What is the population of Scotland?

  Approximately 5.5 million
• What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

  Belfast
• Why is national identity important for many in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales?

  It often takes precedence over being British
• What is immigration?

  Moving to and settling in another country
• What is emigration?

  Leaving a country with the intention to settle
• What factors cause migration?

  • Standards of living
  • Peace and political stability
  • Economic factors (jobs and welfare)
• What were the waves of migration into the UK?

  1. 1950s-60s: Windrush generation from the Caribbean
  2. 1970s-80s: Migration from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
  3. 1990s-2000s: Migration from Poland and Eastern Europe
• How is the UK population changing?

  • Increasing diversity in religions and sexualities
  • More urban and aging population
  • Different gender identities emerging
• What types of media exist in the UK?

  • Traditional television (BBC, ITV)
  • Digital television (Dave, UK TV Gold)
  • Newspapers (The Times, Daily Mail)
  • Radio (BBC Radio, Classic FM)
  • Social media (Facebook, Twitter)
  • Streaming services (Netflix, BritBox)
• What is a free press?

  Media free of political oversight and control
• What are the roles of a free press?

  • Inform the public of events
  • Influence public opinion
  • Provide communication for discussion
  • Hold those in power accountable
• What are the responsibilities of the press?

  • Censorship: Avoid undue offense
  • Accuracy: Publish factual material
  • Privacy: Respect individual privacy
  • Public interest: Publish relevant stories
  • National security: Avoid compromising security
• What is an injunction?

  A court order preventing publication of a story
• When was the UN established?

  After World War II
• What is the UK's role in the UN?

  Member of the Security Council and contributes troops
• When was NATO established?

  In 1949
• What is NATO's purpose?

  To defend against actions from the USSR
• When was the WTO established?

  In 1996
• What is the role of the WTO?

  To regulate trade and economic activity
• When was the EU established?

  In 1958
• What does the UK contribute to the EU?

  Funding and representation in the European Parliament
• What are the ways nation-states can resolve international disputes?

  • Military action
  • Sanctions
  • Diplomatic pressure
  • Non-military personnel provision
• What roles do NGOs play in resolving disputes?

  • Provide medical and humanitarian aid
  • Raise funds and supplies
  • Raise awareness of issues
• What are the fundamental principles of law in the UK?

  • Presumption of innocence
  • Equality before the law
  • Right to representation
  • Right to due process
  • Right to a fair trial
• What are the purposes of law in the UK?

  • Rectify injustice
  • Hold power accountable
  • Regulate behavior
  • Create known rules
  • Deter injustice
• What are the case studies mentioned in the material?

  Syria 2011, Rwanda 1994, Chad 2006
• What is the presumption of innocence in UK law?

  Everyone is innocent until proven guilty
• What does the principle of equality before the law state?

  The law treats everyone the same
• What is the right to representation in the legal system?

  Everyone has the right to legal representation
• What is the right to due process?

  Everyone has the right to a known process
• What is the purpose of the law in the UK?

  To rectify injustice and hold power accountable
• What are the main purposes of law in the UK?

  • Rectify injustice
  • Hold power accountable
  • Regulate behavior
  • Create known rules
  • Deter injustice