The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Introduction via Themes of APCGP

I. Sovereignty, Authority and Power: Relative Gradualism 1.Geographic 2.Absence of political absolutism since the 17 th century 3.Ability of those in power to recognize needed change 4. Political Culture: Accommodation, not violence

I. Sovereignty, Authority and Power: Elements of British Political Culture 1.High degree of legitimacy 2.Deference towards authority 3.Consensual Nature 4.High Degree of Patriotism 5.High Expectations of what Government can do

II. Political Institutions: Parliamentary System with 3 branches

III. Citizens, Society and State Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011

IV. Political and Economic Change

V. Public Policy Issues What are the issues facing Britain today? Research on: BBC News The Guardian Newspaper The Economist