THE GOVERNMENT SYSTEM IN UNITED

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Who Leads Britain?

United Kingdom

Formed on 1st of May 1707 under the terms of the Act of Union

Consist of England, Scotland, Wales and North Ireland

A unitary parliament democracy governed within the framework of a constitutional monarchy which leads by a Prime Minister

The Monarchy

The MonarchyThe real power of the monarchy has been steadily reduced over the years to the point where the Queen is uninvolved in the day-to-day operation of the government. She is impartial and acts only on the advice of her ministers.The Queen, Prince Charles and the other members of the royal family take part in traditional ceremonies, visit different parts of Britain and many other countries and are closely involved in the work of many charities.

Three Arms Which Make Up UK

• Legislature : House of Commons and House of Lords (Parliament / Westminster)

• Executive : Prime Minister and Ministers (Cabinet)

• Judiciary : Supreme Courts

The Legislature

House of LordsIs made up of 1,185 hereditary and life peers and peeresses, and the two archbishops and the 24 most senior bishops of the established Church of England.Limitations on the power of the Lords (it rarely uses it power to delay passage of most laws for a year) is based on the principle that the Lords, as a revising chamber, should complement the Commons and not rival it.

House of CommonsThe center of parliamentary power which has 651 elected Members of Parliament (MPs), who represent local constituencies

The Chambre

House of Lords House of Commons

The ExecutiveConsist of the Prime Minister and Ministers who are responsible on developing, initiating and implementing policy, as well as for the publication and administration of legislation.

Whitehall

The Judiciary

The Supreme Courts is on duty for watching over and ensuring that everyone obeys the rule.

The Middlesex Guildhall in London

The General Election

Held following a dissolution of Parliament

Parliamentary sessions last five years

Possible to call the election earlier if there is a no

confidence’ motion passed in by Her Majesty’s

Government and vote by a majority of the House

Next GE will be held on 7th of May 2015

Political Parties

How The Government Works

KING / QUEEN

THE CABINETHOUSE OF LORDS HOUSE OF COMMONS

BRITISH

SUPREME COURT

For Your Information

Winston Churchill

Margaret Thatcher

At The Moment, UK is led by ..

David Cameron

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