Great Britain Vocabulary

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Backbenchers

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Members of the UK Parliament who do not hold any official position in the government or in one of the opposing parties.

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Beveridge Report

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Provided a social insurance program that made all citizens eligible for health, unemployment, pensions, and other benefits.

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Coalition Government

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A governing body formed by multiple parties that must compromise on principles.

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Collective Consensus

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Both the Labour and Conservative parties supported the development of a modern welfare system.

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Collective Responsibility

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The idea that all members of the cabinet remain unified and support each other's proposals.

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Conservative Party

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A political party that advocates for a mixed economy, encourages property ownership, and supports free enterprise; right-leaning.

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Constitutional Reform Movement

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Reforming the House of Lords, either by modifying the appointment process or reducing the number of Lords.

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Devolution

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In a unitary system, when the national government shares powers with the sub-units; a unitary system that is becoming more federal.

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Fusion of Power

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A constitutional principle that merges the authority of branches of government, in contrast to the principle of separation of powers. In Britain, for example, Parliament is the supreme legislative, executive, and judicial authority.

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Gradualism

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Change comes about gradually, or variation is gradual in nature and happens over time, as opposed to in large steps.