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Political System of the UK.

Political System of the UK.

PHONETIC DRILL. � Read � reign, after me. rule, represent, sign, bill, participate, charity,

PHONETIC DRILL. � Read � reign, after me. rule, represent, sign, bill, participate, charity, funds, concern, royal, guard, apartments, Buckingham palace, government, the Prime Minister, leader, party, elections, coordinate, department, officially, appoint.

SPEECH DRILL. � Answer my questions. � 1. Who is the head of the

SPEECH DRILL. � Answer my questions. � 1. Who is the head of the UK? � 2. Who is the head of the government? � 3. What houses does the parliament consist of? � 4. Who chooses the members of the House of Commons? � 5. Who chooses the members of the House of Lords?

THE QUEEN IS THE OFFICIAL HEAD OF THE STATE. She reigns, but doesn’t rule.

THE QUEEN IS THE OFFICIAL HEAD OF THE STATE. She reigns, but doesn’t rule. She represents the country, signs bills, participates in different charity funds.

� Her Majesty is “an old tradition”. But the most British really love her

� Her Majesty is “an old tradition”. But the most British really love her and are vividly interested in everything concerning her family.

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COME TO LONDON TO WATCH HER COMING OUT, CHANGING THE ROYAL

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COME TO LONDON TO WATCH HER COMING OUT, CHANGING THE ROYAL GUARD, VISIT HER APARTMENTS IN BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. � The � government. The Prime Minister, the leader of the

THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. � The � government. The Prime Minister, the leader of the party that has won at the elections. He/she chooses the cabinet of ministers, coordinates government departments. Any Prime Minister lives on Downing St. , 10. And is officially appointed by the Queen.

� The legislative branch - Parliament.

� The legislative branch - Parliament.

TWO HOUSES. � � � The House of Commons. The members are elected by

TWO HOUSES. � � � The House of Commons. The members are elected by people over 18. They make laws. � � The House of Lords. Examines and discusses bills from the lower House. The members are not elected.

The Queen, the head of the UK SO, Constitutional monarchy appoints Executive branch includes

The Queen, the head of the UK SO, Constitutional monarchy appoints Executive branch includes The Prime Minister. the head of the government chooses are responsible to The Cabinet of ministers The Parliament Legislative branch The House of Lords The House of Commons consists of People elect

CONCLUSION. � Was it difficult to speak over the scheme? � What was the

CONCLUSION. � Was it difficult to speak over the scheme? � What was the easiest task for you? � Is the political system of the UK similar to the Russian one?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK!