Post on 04-Jan-2016
Great Britain
A Democratic Tradition
Tower of London
The British crown jewels are kept here Crowns worn by kings and queens Motorized walkways, bulletproof case Diamonds, rubies, sapphires History comes alive Beefeaters (guards who work at the
Tower of London)
United Kingdom 59 million Constitutional
Monarchy England,
Scotland, Ireland (Northern), Wales… make up the United Kingdom
A Democratic Heritage Queen Elizabeth II-
head of the monarchy
She is a symbol of Britain’s past and its customs
This country served as one of the first models of a modern democracy
Magna Carta
The Great Charter It strengthened the power of the
nobles and limited the power of the king
Parliament
The governing body of Great Britain
Decides the kinds of taxes paid by citizens
Elected representatives True democracy “parler”- to talk
Democracy and Monarchy
The monarchy serves as a symbol of Britain’s past
Helps to unify, or bring together the British people
Queen Elizabeth-Buckingham Palace Ceremony-changing of the guard Trumpets and marching
Constitutional Monarchy
The power of the kings and queens is limited
Laws state what they can and cannot do
Laws are made by parliament, not the king or queen
World Economy Today Britain’s industrial base remains strong Exports many manufactured goods
such as clothing and electronic products
Not as strong as an economic power after the world wars
EU (European Union)-promotes trade among members
Bright Economic future