BAS - Quiz 2

(British values) The idea that we (British people) all abide by the same rules, whatever our (British people's) wealth or status is called the _______. (3 words)

In terms of politics, Britain is a ______ _______, which means it is a country governed by a king or a queen who accepts the advice of parliament.

In terms of politics, Britain is a ______ _______, which means it is a country whose government is controlled by a parliament which has been elected by the people.

Unlike many other countries, Britain does not have a single written document detailing this. 'This' here refers to the C_________.

The idea that the major institutions of state should be functionally independent and that no individual should have powers that span these offices is called 'S_______ of powers'.

In actuality, the British political system resembles a balance of powers among three branches which can be called a "F______ of powers".

________ refers to the idea that the major institutions of state should be functionally independent and that no individual should have powers that span these offices.

The United States is a ________, which means all government power rests ultimately with the people, who direct policies by voting for government representatives.

The Monarch can appoint/ dismiss the Prime Ministers and other ministerial positions in the Government.

• True

• False

The House of Commons is an elected body consisting of ___ members known as members of Parliament (MPs).