Cheatography
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US Society through the prism of the supreme court
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Institutions
Monarchy |
Symbolic head of state |
Golrious Revolution, modern PR role |
Parliament |
Legislative body |
Bill of Rights 1689, reforms |
Prime Minister |
Head of Government |
Gained power from 18th century on |
Devolved Govts |
Regional power |
Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland 1997-1999 |
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Historical turning points
Glorious Revolution |
1688 |
Parliamentary sovereignty |
Industrial Revolution |
1760-1850s |
Modern economy, social changes |
Empire peak/decline |
19th-20th c. |
Global influence -> migration |
WWI & WWII |
1914-18, 1939-45 |
Reshaped society, led to reforms |
Labour Reforms |
1945-51 |
NHS, welfare, nationalisation |
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Contemporary issues
Brexit |
Sovereignty, immigration, identity |
NHS |
National pride, political debate |
Multiculturalism |
Integration, race relations |
Devolution |
Scotland/NI independence debates |
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