Brief:
A major part of the UK’s government process is the democratic election of representatives to all levels of government including local, regional, national and European governments. You will examine the responsibilities that each level of government has to maintain effective public services, and also explore the different electoral processes available, and those currently used.You will also look into how this is approached in Hong Kong. You will then move on to investigate the main roles of elected representatives within the different government levels, including a brief investigation into the devolved parliaments in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, and also the European Parliament, although an in-depth knowledge of these is not required. Again, you will also look into how this is approached in Hong Kong.
You will also study the structure of government to discover what the different levels of government are, from central government to local councils. This investigation will lead to knowing about specific responsibilities of government departments and other organisations involved in the government structure, including their relationship to the public services.
The unit will explain how government policies are developed, give an understanding of the legislative process
and the effects that government policies can have on the public services, the personnel working within them
and the provision of services.
On completion of this unit you should:
A major part of the UK’s government process is the democratic election of representatives to all levels of government including local, regional, national and European governments. You will examine the responsibilities that each level of government has to maintain effective public services, and also explore the different electoral processes available, and those currently used.You will also look into how this is approached in Hong Kong. You will then move on to investigate the main roles of elected representatives within the different government levels, including a brief investigation into the devolved parliaments in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, and also the European Parliament, although an in-depth knowledge of these is not required. Again, you will also look into how this is approached in Hong Kong.
You will also study the structure of government to discover what the different levels of government are, from central government to local councils. This investigation will lead to knowing about specific responsibilities of government departments and other organisations involved in the government structure, including their relationship to the public services.
The unit will explain how government policies are developed, give an understanding of the legislative process
and the effects that government policies can have on the public services, the personnel working within them
and the provision of services.
On completion of this unit you should:
- Know the different levels of government in UK and HK
- Understand the democratic election process for each level of government in UK and HK
- Know the impact of government policies on the public services in UK and HK
- Be able to demonstrate how government policies are developed in UK and HK