stephen curry's citizenship GCSE paper 1

• What are some opportunities for citizens to participate in democracy?

  Voting, elections, and referendums
• What are some barriers to effective participation in democracy?

  Age, time, money, and apathy
• What is one disadvantage of joining an interest group?

  Echo-chamber phenomenon
• What is a potential advantage of joining a political party?

  Influencing policy and individuals
• What is a disadvantage of standing as a candidate for election?

  Time, effort, and money commitment
• What roles do interest groups and pressure groups have?

  Campaign for or against policies
• What do trade unions represent?

  Employees in the workplace
• What is one role of charities and volunteer groups?

  To take practical action to relieve problems
• How does Extinction Rebellion raise awareness of issues?

  Through protest and civil disobedience
• What is one way the media can influence change?

  Using social media campaigns
• What is one role of a juror in the legal system?

  Decide on the innocence or guilt of defendants
• What does "demos" mean in democracy?

  People
• What type of democracy does the UK have?

  Representative democracy
• What are core principles of democracy?

  Human rights, rule of law, and equality
• What powers do governments have?

  Make policy decisions and pass legislation
• What is one power of the Prime Minister?

  Appoint cabinet and government ministers
• What roles do MPs have in Parliament?

  Vote on legislation and represent constituencies
• What is one role of the Prime Minister?

  They handle relations with other countries and they lead their party.
• What additional powers does the Prime Minister have?

  They appoint cabinet and government ministers
• How does the Prime Minister influence government policy?

  They set overall direction and policy
• What is one responsibility of Members of Parliament (MPs)?

  They vote on the passing of legislation
• How do MPs hold the government accountable?

  They question the government and the PM during PMQs
• What is a key function of the Civil Service?

  They carry out routine administration tasks
• What role does the monarch play in the UK government?

  They meet weekly with the Prime Minister
• What is one function of the judiciary in the UK?

  They interpret laws passed by Parliament
• What is unique about the UK Constitution?

  It is uncodified or unwritten
• What roles do local governments have?

  They deal with smaller local issues
• How are devolved governments elected?

  By individuals in their respective nations
• What is a requirement to stand for election in the UK?

  Must be over 18 years of age
• What happens to candidates receiving under 5% of the vote?

  They lose their £500 deposit
• Who can vote in UK elections?

  Must be 18 and registered to vote
• What is voter turnout?

  Number of people who did vote compared to the number of people who can vote but didn't
• What factors affect voter turnout?

  Weather, election date, and issues at stake
• What are the main types of taxation in the UK?

  National insurance, income tax, and VAT
• What is the traditional right-wing view on taxation?

  Taxes and spending should be lower
• What is the first-past-the-post electoral system?

  Each constituency elects one MP
• What are the advantages of the first-past-the-post system?

  Results in strong and stable governments
• What is a disadvantage of the first-past-the-post system?

  Smaller parties are greatly disadvantaged
• What is proportional representation?

  Percentage of votes equals percentage of seats
• What are the three parts of government?

  Executive, legislature, and judiciary