Unit4GovernmentoftheUK程序.pptVIP

House of Lords Function legislative: taking part in the laws making. Actually, it acts as a chamber of revision(修正议院) , complementing but not rivaling the House of Commons. Judiciary: the highest court (the final court of appeal )of UK, playing important role in judicial part. House of Commons Members 651 Members of Parliament (MPs), elected by the people from the 651 constituencies Re-elected when a new government is formed. Each of the constituencies returns one member to the House of Commons. House of Commons Speaker 议长 The chief officer of the House of Commons is the Speaker, elected by MPs to preside over the House. He has more powers than the Lord Chancellor and rank only next to the Prime Minister. House of Commons Power Most legislative power rests with it. The leader of the party which has the most MPs becomes the Prime Minister and selects his Cabinet among MPs. House of Commons Function Debating issues of national and international importance. Supervising Government by questioning. Controlling Government income and spending Able to alter or oppose proposed new laws. The House of Commons 3 the Cabinet and Prime Minister Cabinet consists of about 20 ministers chosen by the Prime Minister Members of Commons Sit on the “front benches” in the House of Commons Cabinet members hold meetings under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister for a few hours each week to decide Government policy on major issues in one of the rooms in the Prime Minister’s official residence, No. 10 Downing street. No. 10 Downing Street Prime Minister PM: the leader of the political party which wins the majority of seats in Parliament. Selecting the cabinet from their own party in the House of Commons Responsible for the conduct of national affairs directly His authority comes from support in the House of Commons. presides over the Cabinet, allocates functions among ministers Informs the Queen of the general business of the Government Recommends a numbe