The government of the UK.pptVIP

The Government of the U.K. Important issues : Political system structure of British parliament Power relation between monarchy and parliament Difficult point: Why is the British political system like the way it goes today? The evolution of British political system I. British Government Today –both a parliamentary democracy and a  constitutional monarchy Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India have the similar government system. All but India recognize the Queen as their head of state, and have the Governor-General (总督) as the representative of the Crown. British Government System Constitution: the guideline and foundation for the government construction, how Britain should be governed. --- statute law --- common laws --- conventions (not a single particular document) monarchy the Queen parliament the House of Lords the House of Commons Power relation between the monarchy and parliament? ?? III. Power relation between  monarchy and parliament Questions to be considered: Why does the author say that Parliament is supreme in the British state? What functions does the Parliament have? What is the role of Monarchy today? British Parliament The function of parliament -- Passing laws -- Voting for taxation --Scrutinizing gov policy, administration and expenditure --debating major issues Supreme: the power to change the Constitution no legal restriction British Parliament  1. monarchy Monarchy Symbolize the tradition and unity of the British State 1. The Queen Legally, the head of the executive, (行政部) An integral part of the legislature (立法机关) Head of the judiciary (司法部) Commander in chief of the armed forces “Supreme governor” of the Church of England The Britons opinion about the Queen: represent Britain at home and abroad set standards of good citizenship and family life a confidante to the