英美概况---unit 3.ppt

Lesson 6 Learning contents Learning Objectives Starter Texts Study Pre-reading Text A POLITICAL SYSTEM IN THE UK Text B POLITICAL SYSTEM IN THE USA Lesson Review Case Study Supplementary Reading Learning Objectives Acquire a general idea about the political systems in the UK and the USA. Learn about the functions of major political parties and other government organs in these two countries. Learn about the functions of the state leaders and party leaders in these two countries. Make a comparison of the political systems between the UK and the USA. Starter: Talk about the following pictures: What roles or functions do they play in their respective political systems? Buckingham Palace: Originally built in 1703, the palace is now the official London residence of the British monarch located in the City of Westminster. The palace is a setting for state occasions and royal entertaining, and a major tourist attraction. Royal Coat of Arms of the UK: Royal Coat of Arms of the UK: The official coat of arms of the British monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II. The White House: It is the official home and principal workplace of the presidents of the United States. Built between 1792 and 1800, it has been the executive residence of every U.S. President since John Adams. Pre-reading : find out the meaning of the following expressions and which country they refer to: the UK or the USA. constitutional monarchy 英 Prime Minister 英 parliament debate 英 Cabinet英 Democratic Party美 Republic Party美 President 美 Congress 美 general election 英美 Constitutional Monarchy A constitutional monarchy, or a limited monarchy, is a form of constitutional government, wherein either an elected or hereditary monarch is the head of state。 Most constitutional monarchies have a parliamentary system (the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand) in which the monarch is the head of state, but the prime minister is head of government. Prime Minister A prime minister i