AP COGO Review #2

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A set of public policies designed to provide for citizens' needs through direct or indirect provision of pensions, healthcare... assistance to the poor... etc.

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Welfare State

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Who is the head of the government in the UK?

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the Prime Minister

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Who is the head of the state in the UK? Options: the president, the Queen, the Prime Minister

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the Queen

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MPs are members of ...

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The House of Commons

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The doctrine that grants the legislature the power to make or overturn any law and permits no veto or judicial review

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Parliamentary Sovereignty

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With no clear majority in Parliament (House of Commons), the past PM's have had to rely on a _____________ government... Consisting of the Conservative and Liberal Democratic parties

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Coalition

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In contrast to a Federalist system; Great Britain was once controlled by the government in London, solely. This is an example of a ________.

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Unitary State

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With the Prime Minister serving as a member of Parliament, the government sees the executive and legislative branches merged / rather than separate as we have it in the States... This is an example of...

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Fusion of Powers

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Members of the cabinet will not vote on legislation they help to craft. They will also not speak out against the PM. This is known as...

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Collective Responsibility

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The House of Lords can do all of the following with legislation, EXCEPT... Veto the Bill, Amend the Bill, Debate the Bill, Delay Passage

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Veto the Bill