What are the key differences between the Westminster parliament and the US Congress?
What are the key differences between the Westminster parliament and the US Congress?
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- In this lesson, we will learn about the similarities and differences between Westminster and Congress. You will compare the political systems of both the UK and US before making a judgement on how similar they are.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Who is the current leader of North Korea?
Boris Johnson
Kim Il-Sung
There is no leader
Q2.
What type of government does North Korea have?
Direct Demcoracy
Monarchy
Representative Democracy
Q3.
As a result of only being able to vote for one party, which human right is violated in North Korea?
Freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment
Freedom of speech
Right to live your life free of discrimination
Q4.
True or false? Government controlling the media is part of a democratic system of rule
True
Q5.
True or false? You would be able to purchase a McDonalds meal in North Korea
True
6 Questions
Q1.
What is the best description of a political system?
Political systems are unitary or federal systems.
Political systems are similar to any type of system such as the railway system
Q2.
Which word means: 'two chambers' when thing about the legislative branch of government?'
Bicarbonate of soda
Biosystematics
Q3.
Congress is made up of:
The House of Representatives and the House of Commons
The Senate and the House of Cards
Q4.
Which house has representatives that serve for 5 years?
House of Lords
House of Representatives
Q5.
Which of these houses is the only one that is not elected?
House of Commons
House of Representatives
Q6.
Which of these is a positive of having a Bicameral system?
Having houses disagree could lead to inaction
It is confusing for the public to understand the role of both houses