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Chapter 3 Politics Part One Political System of the United Kingdom Introduction to British and American Culture Learning Focus The Monarchy The Parliament The House of Commons The Prime Minister The Constitution The Labour Party Introduction to British and American Culture Before You Read Warm-up Who is the official head of the Chinese government? _____________________________ Who is the official head of the British government? _____________________________ What are the major parties in the U.K.? ____________________________ Who is the present Prime Minister of the U.K.? ____________________________ Introduction to British and American Culture The Monarchy Definition A government led by a king, a queen, an emperor, an empress and so on The present sovereign Queen Elizabeth II The future monarch Prince Charles is the heir to the crown. Introduction to British and American Culture The Queen’s Powers The head of the executive branch The head of the armed forces Has the power to declare war Every law of the state is done in her name. All ministers are appointed by her. Introduction to British and American Culture The Queen Real importance: traditional and symbolic Most important job: to represent U.K. at home and abroad Sets standards of good citizenship and family life Introduction to British and American Culture National Festival The Queen’s birthday On the second Saturday in June “Trooping the colour” around Buckingham Palace Introduction to British and American Culture Parliament History The word “parliament” “To parley, that is, to discuss or talk the beginning of the Parliament 12th century: kings held meetings with wealthy barons. 13th century: the word “Parliament” was used. 14th century: the House of Commons and the House of Lords had developed. Introduction to British and American Culture Parliament Tod