Rational, Cultural, and Structural Approaches: Comparing UK and US Legislative Branches (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Rational approach focus in legislatures
Rational approach focus in legislatures
Decision-making to maximise power & achieve goals
US House of Representatives term length
US House of Representatives term length
Two-year terms
UK system: PM & govt drawn from Commons majority
UK system: PM & govt drawn from Commons majority
Fusion of powers
UK whip system purpose
UK whip system purpose
Enforces party discipline & maintains party unity
Cultural approach examines in legislatures
Cultural approach examines in legislatures
Traditions, norms, and values influencing behaviour
US Congress political culture characteristic
US Congress political culture characteristic
Individualism & independence of lawmakers
UK Parliament long-standing tradition
UK Parliament long-standing tradition
Parliamentary sovereignty
Structural approach focuses on
Structural approach focuses on
Institutional frameworks, legal structures, formal rules
US Constitution establishes
US Constitution establishes
Separation of powers between branches
UK Parliament operates in what type of state
UK Parliament operates in what type of state
Unitary state
US Senators election frequency
US Senators election frequency
Every 6 years
UK Lords appointment example
UK Lords appointment example
Lady Elspeth Howe by Blair
US Senate foreign affairs powers
US Senate foreign affairs powers
Ratify treaties and declare war
UK House of Lords legislative limitation
UK House of Lords legislative limitation
Salisbury Convention
UK Lords foreign affairs power status
UK Lords foreign affairs power status
No power (unelected, would be abuse of power)