英语学习ppt- Chspter3 Government and the Commonwealth.pptVIP

Chapter 3 Government and the Commonwealth Political System in Britain 1. Political system (1) What is the political system in the United Kingdom? constitutional monarchy (2) Who is the Head of State? a king or a queen 2. Constitutional Monarchy (1)?What is meant by Constitutional Monarchy? The Sovereign reigns, but does not rule. 统而不治 (2) Could you explain it in detail? A. His or Her Majesty’s power is limited by the constitutiona formality. B. The real power is invested with elective government. British Constitution is made up of: Statute Law (成文法) – made by Parliament Common Law (判例法)– decided by judges, their decisions in cases being arrived at after considering the customs and practices of the people involved. Conventions(习惯法) – has evolved through decisions in actual trials European Union law Legislature Official Titles The Role of the Monarch head of the executive, the judiciary; an integral part of the legislature, the commander-in-chief of all the armed forces and the “supreme governor” of the Church of England summons, prorogues and dissolves Parliament. gives Royal Assent to Bills passed by parliament. appoints the Prime Minister, ministers, and important officials and officers. presides the great state functions gives many important honors and awards. concludes treaties and declares war. remits (free someone from a punishment) all or part of the sentence passed on a criminal by granting a ‘royal pardon’. Read pages 33 - 38 What is the role of the House of Lords? What is the role of the House of Commons? Composition of Parliament Members 695 Lords Lords Spiritual Lords Temporal ( Life Peers Hereditary peers ) President: the Lord Chancellor 659 MPs Universal Suffrage constituency (MP’s seat) five years Chairman: Speaker The Title of Nobility L Roles C Receiving no salary but enjoy a small allowance Non-elected Few attending the parliament sittings Representing their own interest Receiving salary E