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The Present Political System of the UK

The Present Political System of the UK. English Speaking World 1A Lecture 1. The Present Political System of the UK. Is a multi - party system The two largest parties in the UK: Left wing > Labour Party Right wing > Conservative Party. Monarchy.

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The Present Political System of the UK

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  1. The Present Political System of the UK EnglishSpeaking World 1A Lecture 1

  2. The Present Political System of the UK • Is a multi-party system • The twolargestparties in the UK: • Leftwing > Labour Party • Right wing> Conservative Party

  3. Monarchy • The British political system is headed by a monarchy. • Queen Elisabeth – Ceremonialfunction. • The most important practical power of the monarch is to choose the Member of Parliament to form a government. • However, the monarch follows the choice of the political leader with the most seats in The House of Comons.

  4. The U.K. Parliament • The British Parliament – Westminster • Consists of twohouses/chambers: • LowerChamber • Upper chamber

  5. House of Commons • This Is the LowerChamber, ithas the most authority. • 650 members of Parliament. • Its main roles are: • Consider and propose new laws. • Asking questions about current issues, either in the commons chamber or in committees. • Debate issues of the day. • Each member represents a geographical constituency.

  6. House of Commons • Every citizen aged 18 or over can vote. • The next General Election will be on 7 May 2015. • Elections take place, by law, and the elected last until a max. of 5 years.

  7. House of Lords • This is the Upper Chamber but the one with less authority. • 800 active members

  8. House of Lords • Its main roles are: • Revising legislation • Check Government by examining its activities

  9. Questions?

  10. Thankyou ! • Sources: • www.rogerdarlington.me.uk • www.wikipedia.org • www.addition.cnn.com by: Nuna.A, Lydia.J, Laila.B, Denise.R, 1D

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