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The government of the UK key terms

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The government of the UK

AqaA LevelPoliticsPaper 1 Government and politics of the UK

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  • Parliament and legislative scrutiny

    Parliament and legislative scrutiny is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate interactions between Parliament and other branches of government.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Separation of powers

    Separation of powers is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate interactions between Parliament and other branches of government. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • executive power and legislative accountability

    executive power and legislative accountability is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Understand the meaning of the prescribed key concepts and terminology for the Prime Minister and cabinet.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Collective responsibility

    Collective responsibility is a key A-Level Politics concept for Understand the meaning of the prescribed key concepts and terminology for the Prime Minister and cabinet. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • executive power and legislative accountability

    executive power and legislative accountability is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate how policy is made.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Policy-making process

    Policy-making process is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate how policy is made. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • executive power and legislative accountability

    executive power and legislative accountability is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate the relationship between the Prime Minister and cabinet.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Cabinet government

    Cabinet government is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate the relationship between the Prime Minister and cabinet. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • executive power and legislative accountability

    executive power and legislative accountability is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate the difference between individual and collective responsibility using relevant examples.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Individual responsibility

    Individual responsibility is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate the difference between individual and collective responsibility using relevant examples. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • executive power and legislative accountability

    executive power and legislative accountability is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate two examples demonstrating the power of the Prime Minister and cabinet to dictate events and determine policy making, including one example from 1945-1997 and one from 1997 to the present.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Prime-ministerial power

    Prime-ministerial power is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate two examples demonstrating the power of the Prime Minister and cabinet to dictate events and determine policy making, including one example from 1945-1997 and one from 1997 to the present. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • executive power and legislative accountability

    executive power and legislative accountability is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate government and Parliament relations in relation to accountability and interests.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Executive accountability

    Executive accountability is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate government and Parliament relations in relation to accountability and interests. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • judicial power, independence and constitutional review

    judicial power, independence and constitutional review is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Understand the meaning of the prescribed key concepts and terminology for the judiciary.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Judicial independence

    Judicial independence is a key A-Level Politics concept for Understand the meaning of the prescribed key concepts and terminology for the judiciary. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • judicial power, independence and constitutional review

    judicial power, independence and constitutional review is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate the composition of the judiciary and the appointments process.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Judicial appointments

    Judicial appointments is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate the composition of the judiciary and the appointments process. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • judicial power, independence and constitutional review

    judicial power, independence and constitutional review is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate the role of the Supreme Court and its impact on government, the legislature and the policy process.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Supreme Court influence

    Supreme Court influence is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate the role of the Supreme Court and its impact on government, the legislature and the policy process. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • pressure-group access, methods and influence

    pressure-group access, methods and influence is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate judicial influence on government.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Judicial review

    Judicial review is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate judicial influence on government. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • judicial power, independence and constitutional review

    judicial power, independence and constitutional review is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate the importance of ultra vires, judicial review and the Supreme Court's interactions with and influence over legislative and policy-making processes.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Ultra vires

    Ultra vires is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate the importance of ultra vires, judicial review and the Supreme Court's interactions with and influence over legislative and policy-making processes. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • constitutional principles and territorial power

    constitutional principles and territorial power is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Understand the meaning of the prescribed key concepts and terminology for devolution.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Devolution settlement

    Devolution settlement is a key A-Level Politics concept for Understand the meaning of the prescribed key concepts and terminology for devolution. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • constitutional principles and territorial power

    constitutional principles and territorial power is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate the roles, powers and responsibilities of the different devolved bodies in the UK.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • Devolved institutions

    Devolved institutions is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate the roles, powers and responsibilities of the different devolved bodies in the UK. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.

  • constitutional principles and territorial power

    constitutional principles and territorial power is an AO1 concept in AQA A-Level Politics 7152 for Analyse and evaluate debate around devolution in England.. Define the constitutional principle, institution or political idea accurately, then distinguish government, Parliament, legislature and executive.

  • English devolution

    English devolution is a key A-Level Politics concept for Analyse and evaluate debate around devolution in England. Define it precisely, then explain its effect on UK rights, representation, accountability, institutional power or central-local relations where relevant.