Citizen of the world. British Institutions Great Britain is governed by a Parliament. This consists...

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British InstitutionsBritish InstitutionsGreat Britain is governed

by a Parliament. This consists of the Queen, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The latter is the chief part of the Government and has 630 members.

The queen● The Queen is Elizabeth 2nd .She lives in Buckingham palace. She has Been Queen for 59 years

●WHAT THE QUEEN DOES :

●She appoints ministers

●She opens and closes parliament (whit ministers advince)

●She signs laws and gives the Royal assent

●The Queen applies laws, declares war, makes peace, signs treaties, awards honours to man and woman who have performed some service for the country.

The prime minister and the cabinet The prime minister is chosen by the

queen

● He is the leader of the political party which has one.

● He has two houses an official residence at to den downing street London.

● He chooses his a cabinet.

● His name is Davide Cameron.

House of commons● It has 650 members● The are elected by

people.● They can propose

laws.● They vote new tales.● They discuss the

major political issues.

House of Lords

● They are 1200 members

● They are not elected by people.

● They can't vote.

● They are temporal lords ( dukes,viscount,earl or marquises)and spiritual (archbishop and bishop) .

The electorate

● Everyone who is over 18 can vote for House of commons;

● The queen and members of the house lords can't vote.

● There is a general election every five years.

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Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace

● The Queen live in Buckingham Palace

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The Judiciary

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Classe 5^A

Scuola “ E. De Amicis”

Circolo Didattico “Silvestro dell'Aquila”

Anno Scolastico 2010-2011

Insegnante Laura De Luca