Year 9
What are the differences between the UK and US political systems?
Year 9
What are the differences between the UK and US political systems?
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will look at the nature of the UK political system and then contrast this with the political system of the USA. We will consider how the political systems of the UK and USA are similar and how they are different.
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5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, the United Kingdom is a democratic country?
False
Q2.
True or false, every country has the right to protest?
True
Q3.
True or false, the three branches of power in the UK are the legislature, corporation and judiciary?
True
Q4.
True or false, having a free press that is not controlled is considered healthy in a democracy?
False
Q5.
True or false, an authoritarian government allows elections to be free and fair?
True
5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, the UK has a separate Head of State and Head of Government?
False
Q2.
True or false, the USA has a separate Head of State and Head of Government?
True
Q3.
True or false, both the UK and the USA have three branches of government?
False
Q4.
True or false, a codified constitution means it is written down?
False
Q5.
True or false, if you are in the Executive branch in the USA, you are allowed to be a member of Congress?
True