United Kingdom
Democracy in the UK
The UK parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Members of the Commons are elected using the First Past the Post voting system. Members of the Lords are unelected.
Voting system in UK elections
MPs are chosen for the House of Commons using an electoral system called the First Past the Post Voting System.
Video playlist
Youth participation in politics. Video
Young people voice their opinions about youth engagement in politics in Wales.
A day in the life of an MP in UK parliament. Video
Examples of the tasks carried out by an MP, such as meeting constituents.
What are pressure groups and how do they affect political decision making? Video
Pressure groups and how they aim to influence political decision making in the UK.
Trade unions at Kvaerner Govan. Video
A series of 成人快手 news items summarising the sequence of events in an industrial dispute.
Outsider pressure groups. Video
The use of direct action by pro-hunting pressure groups.
How do the media influence us and what does this mean for political parties in the UK? Video
Looking at what influence the UK media have on the political process.
Pressure groups. Video
A look at a range of pressure groups and their methods.
How MP鈥檚 are elected to UK parliament. Video
The First Past the Post voting system is used for elections to the House of Commons.
The influence of the media. Video
An examination of the relationship between the media and politicians.
Meet the civil servant. Video
A discussion on the role and unseen work of the civil service.
What are trade unions and how do they help people in the workplace? Video
A look at the role played by trade unions in representing workers with employers.
How are Lords selected for the House of Lords? Video
An overview of how members are selected and the work they do once they become members.
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