英国政府介绍学科介绍课程讲述.pptVIP

Political System of the United Kingdom By kiki Introduction to British and American Culture The Monarchy Definition A government led by a king, a queen, an emperor, 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(皇家军队阅兵)” around Buckingham Palace Introduction to British and American Culture Parliament Today Structure Three parts: the Queen, the House of Lords and the House of Commons Functions To pass laws To scrutinize（检查）, or examine the government Introduction to British and American Culture The House of Lords The Upper House The Lords Spiritual（神职贵族） the Lords Temporal （世俗贵族） Lords are not elected. They have inherited the seat from their fathers. They have been appointed by the sovereign. Introduction to British and American Culture Life Peers终身贵族（子孙不能承袭的） Appointment By the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister Cannot pass the title on to his or her children Qualification For people’s outstanding careers Famous people Winston Churchill Margaret Thatcher Introduction to British and American Culture The House of Commons The Lower House, the center of the Parliament Members of Parliament (MPs) Are elected from the 659 constituencies of the U.K. Term: 5 years Functions To draft new laws To scrutinize the actions of the government To supervise,