Rational, Cultural, and Structural Approaches: UK vs. US Constitution (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does the rational approach focus on when analysing political systems?
What does the rational approach focus on when analysing political systems?
Individuals acting based on self-interest
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the US Constitution?
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the US Constitution?
To prevent one branch becoming too powerful
Which feature allows UK MPs and ministers to pursue goals more directly?
Which feature allows UK MPs and ministers to pursue goals more directly?
Fusion of powers
What does the UK lack that affects how self-interest operates in its political system?
What does the UK lack that affects how self-interest operates in its political system?
Codified constraints
What does the cultural approach examine in political systems?
What does the cultural approach examine in political systems?
Shared beliefs, values, and practices
Which value is highly placed in American political culture?
Which value is highly placed in American political culture?
Individual rights
What three elements are deeply embedded in US political culture?
What three elements are deeply embedded in US political culture?
Individual rights, federalism, and separation of powers
What does UK political culture emphasise alongside tradition and rule of law?
What does UK political culture emphasise alongside tradition and rule of law?
Parliamentary sovereignty
What type of constitution does the UK have?
What type of constitution does the UK have?
An uncodified constitution
What does the structural approach examine in political systems?
What does the structural approach examine in political systems?
Social, economic, legal, political structures
What is the US federal structure designed to do?
What is the US federal structure designed to do?
Balance power and protect against tyranny
What characterises UK devolution?
What characterises UK devolution?
Recent and subject to parliamentary control