Question 1

The primary interest group representing business interests in Britain is the __________.

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Question 2

How has Britain's relationship with the European Union changed in the past forty years? Do you believe the United Kingdom would be better served to be more closely integrated with Europe or should they leave the EU entirely? Why?

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Question 3

What are the three largest parties in the United Kingdom? Who are their major constituent groups? How do their issue positions differ from one another? Which party (parties) is (are) currently in power?

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Question 4

Great Britain has historically been considered as the model industrialized democracy. Does it still deserve that reputation? Why or why not?

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Question 5

The __________ was the 1942 document advocating for a range of social programs including unemployment and health insurance.

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Question 6

The British health care system is known as

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The British health care system is officially known as the National Health Service (NHS).

Question 7

What affect has immigration had on British politics in the years since the end of World War II? What issues have arisen as a result?

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Question 8

A __________ is a person who is opposed to further British integration into the European Union.

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Question 9

The __________ was a short-lived coalition between the Liberals and the Social Democrats in the 1980s.

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Question 10

What role does the monarchy play in British politics? How has this role evolved over time? How is this different from heads of state in other countries?

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Question 11

The title of the British equivalent of the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury is the __________.

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Question 12

Given its previous degree of world domination, why has Britain been reduced to its current economic condition, where the standard of living is often lower than many other continental European democracies? What factors led to the economic decline?

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Question 13

How did the post-World War II "collectivist consensus" affect the relations between the Labour Party and the Conservative Party in England through the end of the 1970s? Why did the "consensus" end? How has that shaped British politics today?

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Question 14

The Prime Minister of the UK in 2017 was

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Theresa May served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from July 13, 2016, to July 24, 2019, which includes the entire year of 2017.

Question 15

Personality has played an increasing role in the British political process and the role of the prime minister. Is this a long-term trend or one based on recent incumbents in the office? Do you consider this a positive development in a democracy? Why or why not?

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Question 16

Scotland and Wales are part of Great Britain but have gained greater autonomy in recent years. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Why? Are these changes leading to the dissolution of the country or the political regime?

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Question 17

Thatcher's policy of selling government-owned enterprises was called __________.

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Quiz 5: The United Kingdom