英美概况Chapter3解析.pptVIP

CHAPTER THREE British Politics 1. Famous Quotation If you lead a country like Britain, a strong country, a country which has taken a lead in world affairs in good times and in bad, a country that is always reliable, then you have to have a touch of iron about you. —Margaret Thatcher 2. New words Royal Prerogative:皇家特权 Prorogue: vt. to discontinue the meetings of (a legislative body)使(议会)休会 — The Parliament was prorogued to the tenth of February. 国会休会到2月10日。 2. New words backbencher: 后排议员 whip: n. a member of a legislative body, such as the U.S. Congress or the British Parliament, charged by his or her party with enforcing party discipline and ensuring attendance.组织秘书，政党纪律委员（英国和美国的政党中负责确保本党党员出席政府重大辩论并投票的官员） go to the country: 解散议会重新选举下议院,举行大选 2. New words ecclesiastical: adj. of or relating to a church, especially as an organized institution.?基督教的;(与)教会(有关)的 suffrage: n. The right or privilege of voting; franchise （政治性选举的）选举权, 投票权 court of first instance: 一审法院（庭） 3. Brief Introduction Outline: General Introduction The Monarchy 2.1 Origin of the Monarch 2.2 Constitutional Role The Parliament 3.1 The House of Lords 3.2 The House of Commons The British Government 4.1 The Cabinet 4.2 The Privy Council 4.3 The Prime Minister 3. Brief Introduction Outline: The General Election 5.1 Origin of the Monarch 5.2 Timing 5.3 Post-election Political Parties 6.1 Two Major Parties 6.2 Minor Parties The Judicial System 7.1 The Senior Courts 7.2 Subordinate Courts 7.3 County Courts 7.4 Jury 3. Brief Introduction Outline: General Introduction The Monarchy 2.1 Origin of the Monarch 2.2 Constitutional Role The Parliament 3.1 The House of Lords 3.2 The House of Commons The British Government 4.1 The Cabinet 4.2 The Privy Council 4.3 The Prime Minister 3. Brief Introduction 1. General Introduction Key points The politics of the United Kingdom—Constitutional monarchy Monarch—State