theme d from book

barriers of participation

• busy lives

• lack of interest about politics

• lack of awareness

direct action

when people try to achieve political goals themselves

examples of direct action

• starting a campaign

• going on strike

indirect action

when people try to influence politicians

examples of indirect action

• voting

• pressure groups

describe the tactic of more information when voting

people can visit votepolicies to get more information on each party

advantages of political parties using social media

1. more exposure

2. interactive

3. free

disadvantages of political parties using social media

• lots of content

• many members

• difficult to monitor

• misinformation

examples of charities and volunteer groups

• asthma uk

• amnesty international

description of charity sand voluntary groups

• raise awareness.

• Support causes and groups.

• non-profit making

description of interest and pressure groups

• Give the government a public opinion.

• Hold the government to account.

examples of interest or pressure groups

1. mind

2. oxfam

3. nspcc

examples of trade unions

1. unite

2. neu

description of trade unions

• act on behalf of workers.

• protect and represent workers.

why people volunteer

1. religion

2. learn new skills

3. meet new people

4. interested

democratic society

1. most can vote and participate in elections

2. free media

3. freedom of expression

non democratic society

1. no rule of law

2. military is central to politics

3. no free media

what do trade unions still do

still maintain and improve conditions

what has reduces the power and numbers of the unions

anti-union laws brought in by the governments

how does negotiation protect workers

negotiate with employers to improve pay and conditions

how does representation protect workers

representing workers interst to government affects policy

how does support protect workers

helping members through education and training

media 100 years ago

• only knew what they were told

• politicians spoke in a packed hall

media today

• media everywhere

• watching tv

• over 70 channels

purposes of the media

1. educate

2. entertain

3. inform

4. scrutinize

describe educating in the media

giving intellectual, moral and social information on a particular subject

describe entertaining in the media

based on providing the public with amusement or enjoyment

describe informing in the media

providing information of key things going on in our society

describe scrutinizing in the media

protects public interest against malpractice and creates public awareness

rights of the media

1. freedom of expression

2. criticise government

3. can check politicians arent breaking the law

responsiblity of the press regulator

1. be impartial

2. inform, educate and entertain

two press regulators in the uk

1. bbc

2. government

reasons why cencorship may occur

1. protect national scrutiny

2. protect peoople from harmful content

3. protect peoples rights

what law protects peoples right to express themselves

human rights act 1998

primary function of the commonweath

to serve as a platform for diplomatic discussions and cooperations

what was the main reason britain created the commonwealth

to preserve cultural ties with former colonies

how many members in the european union

28 countries

aims of the eu

encourage cooperation

benefits of the EU

1. single market

2. war is less likely

how many members in the council of europe

47 countries

aims of the council of europe

promote human rights

role of the council of europe

1. cant make binding laws

2. can enforce international agreements

how many members in the common wealth

52 member countries

mission of the commonwealth

1. promote development

2. platform for global agreements

3. force for makingdemocracy work

how many member in nato

29

aims of nato

1. guarentees freedom

2. can share knowledge

3. rely on others support

obligation of nato

committed to send troops to serve

how many members in the united nations

193 members

benefit of the united nations

1. avoid war

2. uk is a permanent member

3. access to financial help

what international organisation does uk have to pay a membership fee to

the united nations

how many members in the WTO

164

aims of WTO

1. make trade more free

2. resolve trade disputes

describe the council or europe

made up of leaders of each member state

describe the European union

A political union made of 27 member states that share laws and sometimes borders.

describe the European Commission.

One commissioner from each member state that overlooked one area of policy

describe the European Parliament.

751 members, which are elected by member state citizens to represent different parties

describe the Euro.

Currency that helps countries to trade and integrate

describe the European Court of Justice.

The Final Court of Appeal for disputes over EU law. Supreme Court.

describe the Schengen

An area of free movement between 26 European countries.

describe the European Free Trade Association.

An area of free trade

describe the Eurozone.

countries that have the Euro.

describe common travel area.

A free travel zone between the Republic of Ireland and the UK.

Describe EU Customs Union.

Allows countries to trade freely with each other without tariffs

describe the Council of Europe.

Aims to uphold human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe

benefits of being an EU member.

• Free trade area.

• Financial support.

• a common set of standards.

obligations of the EU membership

• A membership fee

• EU citizens must be allowed to enter other member states.

fishing after Brexit.

Boats from EU countries are only allowed to fish in UK waters until 2026.

migration after Brexit

The same rules apply to migrants from the EU as from the rest of the world. They need a visa.

trade after Brexit.

Trade deal means no quotas or tariffs on goods that are made in the UK. More paperwork is needed.

travel after Brexit

A passport is no longer enough to travel to EU countries and you have to pay for an ETIAS.

describe the general assembly.

They deal with Budget Membership and Peace and led by President for one year.

describe the Security Council.

A job of maintaining international peace and security within 15 states

describe the Economic and Social Council.

Has jurisdiction over matters of the economy, social welfare, environment, and international development.

describe the International Court of Justice.

Rules on issues of international law.

describe the UN Secretariat.

Carry out UN work around the world.

describe the Trustee Ship Council.

Establish to supervise 11 territories becoming more independent.

what NGOs are?

1. charities

2. experience in human rights

3. non profitng

what ngos do

1. provide skills and supplies duringnational disasters

2. work with refugees

mediation within international conflicts

Bringing together the different sides in a dispute to find a negotiated solution

example of mediation.

The UK played a role with Tony Blair.

sanctions within international conflict

Penalties for breaking rules in international situations and put pressure on and target powerful people.

examples of sanctions.

Sanctions on Russia for war in Ukraine

force within international conflicts.

A last resort direct intervention, supporting other fighters in conflict or setting up a no-fly zone

example of force in international conflict.

Set up no-fly zones in Iraq.