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AP Comparative Government GOPO: UK Review Quiz #2

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Thatcher Social Cleavages Westminster Model Blast from the Past Potpourri $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 Final Jeopardy

Thatcher $100 As prime minister, she led this political party.

Thatcher $200 Critical of socialism, Thatcher did this to many state-owned industries.

Thatcher $300 Thatcher led Britain to military victory in this 1982 war.

Thatcher $400 As prime minister, she was against Britain increasing its involvement in this supranational organization.

Thatcher $500 The unpopularity of this 1980s tax was one of the reasons for Thatcher's downfall.

Social Cleavages $100 Religiously, Northern Ireland is comprised mainly of these two groups.

Social Cleavages $200 Traditionally, workers dominated this part of Britain.

Social Cleavages $300 Fueling ethnic tensions, late 20th century Britain was marked by an increase in the number of immigrants from this part Asia.

Social Cleavages $400 Daily Double Those who favor Scottish independence often vote for this party in elections.

Social Cleavages $500 Traditionally popular among Britain's rural elite, this controversial sport was banned by Labour legislation in 2005.

Westminster Model $100 It is the upper house in the UK parliament.

Westminster Model $200 Unlike Russia, Mexico or Nigeria, the United Kingdom is organized as this kind of state.

Westminster Model $300 In the cabinet, he or she is considered the "first among equals".

Westminster Model $400 Because they typically sit far away from the center of the House of Commons, this is the term for less influential MPs.

Westminster Model $500 Cabinet members must keep their seats in this parliamentary body.

Blast from the Past $100 This 1215 document is often cited as the historical foundation of the English parliament.

Blast from the Past $200 Women in Britain were given the right to vote after this great war.

Blast from the Past $300 Margaret Thatcher was known by this nickname.

Blast from the Past $400 During this 1688 revolution, James II was replaced by the co-regents William & Mary.

Blast from the Past $500 This document contributed to the creation of the National Health Service.

Potpourri $100 He or she is the official head of state in the United Kingdom.

Potpourri $200 This city will host the 2012 Olympic Games.

Potpourri $300 It is the name given to the 1998 agreement between the IRA and the British government.

Potpourri $400 The British bureaucracy is often referred to by this name.

Potpourri $500 In Britain, it is generally agreed that it is characterized by trust, deference to authority, pragmatism and harmony.

Thatcher $100 What is CONSERVATIVE (TORY)?

Thatcher $200 What is PRIVATIZED?

Thatcher $300 What is the FALKLAND ISLANDS WAR?

Thatcher $400 What is the EUROPEAN COMMUNITY?

Thatcher $500 What was the POLL TAX?

Social Cleavages $100 What are CATHOLICISM & PROTESTANTISM?

Social Cleavages $200 What is ENGLAND'S INDUSTRIAL NORTH?

Social Cleavages $300 What is SOUTH ASIA? (India, PAKISTAN, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka)

Social Cleavages $400 What is the SCOTTISH NATIONAL PARTY?

Social Cleavages $500 What is FOX HUNTING?

Westminster Model $100 What is the HOUSE OF LORDS?

Westminster Model $200 What is UNITARY?

Westminster Model $300 What is the PRIME MINISTER?

Westminster Model $400 What is BACK BENCHERS?

Westminster Model $500 What is the HOUSE OF COMMONS?

Blast from the Past $100 What is MAGNA CARTA?

Blast from the Past $200 What is WORLD WAR I?

Blast from the Past $300 What is the IRON LADY?

Blast from the Past $400 What was the GLORIOUS (BLOODLESS) REVOLUTION?

Blast from the Past $500 What was the BEVERIDGE REPORT?

Potpourri $100 What is the MONARCH?

Potpourri $200 What is LONDON?

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