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Westminster Model The model of democracy that the UK operates with that many follow. This form of democracy is based upon having a parliamentary who has supreme authority and the accountability of its elected representatives, named for the parliament building in London. Hegemonic power "A state that controls the pattern of alliances, and terms of international order, and often shapes domestic political developments in countries." UK was a hegemonic power because at one point they controlled 1 ⁄ 4 of the total land in the World, and 1 ⁄ 4 the total amount of people in the World. 0:27 / 1:27 5 Sanity-Saving Tips for Arguing on the Internet Welfare state A set of public policies designed to provide for the citizen needs through direct or indirect provision of pensions, health care, unemployment insurance, and assistance to the poor. Collective Consensus An ideology that occurred after World War 2 that people believed the government should narrow the gap between the rich, and the poor. Gov. should provide basic necessities ex: Like education, health care, welfare state. People agreed that this is what the government should do. Keynesianism This idea that there is a need for state intervention to manage the economy. The state CAN'T just rely on a market economy going through its up, and downs. Parliamentary sovereignty A doctrine that grants the legislature the power to make or overturn any laws and permits with no veto or judicial review. Parliamentary democracy A system of government in which the chief executive is answerable to the legislature and may be dismissed by it. Quangos Quangos are used to describe an organization that receives funding from the government, but operates outside of the government. New Labour's "Third Way" Devolution the transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states. UK: Devolution occurred under Blair: rise in national parliament for Scotland / Ireland. Unitary Government A centralized government in which all government powers belong to a single, central agency. Magna Carta (1215) Auritiscrats limiting the power of the monarch (king). Petition of Right (1628) 1. Trial by jury -- rule of law 2. Created the parliament --- taxation can only happen with parliament's consent. Bill of Rights and the Glorious Revolution (1688) 1. King James was removed. 2. Parliament has to give consent for any issues 3. Completely bloodless change in power of GB 4. Right to petition to the king --- DOI (Declaration of Independence): based on the right to petition Great Reform Acts (1830-84) Overtime included more people in elections / who is aloud to vote. Parliament Act of 1911 1. Went from bi-legislative to one main legislative power. 2. The supreme house of commons MAIN POWER HOUSE.