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Below are our articles on the subject of Politics. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Communism Explained
When the vast majority of people think of communism, they may well think of those countries today which still claim to praise communism. This article will aim to see...
Councils and How They Work
People go about their everyday lives, they pay their council tax and moan about the council but they rarely notice the councils and how they work. This is because much...
Fascism Explained
Explaining fascism is no easy task. It has proved a contentious and controversial subject over the years, and exactly what fascism is still creates heated debates,...
Left-Wing, Right-Wing and the Centre
Politically speaking, left wing, right wing and the centre have very firm meanings. They refer to the ideological ground which political parties occupy depending on...
Local Decision Making
An important part of Government is local decision making. While national Governments and the likes of the EU may wield huge amounts of power and make decisions that...
The Government in the UK
The Government in the UK is directly elected by the people of the country. All British citizens over 18 are allowed to vote in elections, both for local and national...
The Role of the House of Commons
The role of the House of Commons is, above all, to represent the people of the UK. The members of Parliament who make up the House of Commons are directly elected by...
The Role of the House of Lords
The role of the House of Lords has historically been to give the green light to things which the House of Commons want to make law. The House of Lords also has a...
Voting and the UK Voting System
All countries, and indeed organisations, have different voting systems. Some use a system of proportional representation while others use an even more complicated...
