Слайд 1Британский парламент
ГКОУ СО «Екатеринбургская школа-интернат «Эверест»
Учебный информационный проект по английскому языку
Выполнил:
Безверхов Владимир
Руководитель: Берлет И. В.
Екатеринбург, 2017
Слайд 2The British Parliament
By Vladimir Bezverkhov
Teacher Berlet Irina
Yekaterinburg,2017
Слайд 3Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy. This means that it has
a monarch as its Head of the State.
The monarch reigns with the support of Parliament.
The powers of the monarch are not defined precisely.
Слайд 4Everything today is done in the Queen's name. It is her
government,
her armed forces, her law courts and so on.
She appoints all the Ministers, including the Prime Minister.
Слайд 5Everything is done however on the advice of the elected Government,
and the monarch takes no part in the decision-making process.
Once the British Empire included a large number of countries all over the world ruled by Britain.
Слайд 6The process of decolonisation began in 1947 with the independence of
India, Pakistan and Ceylon. Now there is no Empire and only few small islands belong to Britain. In 1997 the last colony, Hong Kong, was given to China. But the British ruling classes tried not to lose influence over the former colonies of the British Empire.
Слайд 7An association of former members of the British Empire and Britain
was founded in 1949. It is called the Common Wealth. It includes many countries such as Ireland, Burma, the Sudan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and others. The Queen of Great Britain is also a Head of the Common Wealth, and also these countries...
Слайд 8Unlike the constitutions of most other countries, it is not set
out in any single document. Instead it is made up of statute law, common law and conventions. The constitution can be change by Act of Parliament, or by general agreement to alter a convention.
Слайд 9When the Queen was born 21 April in 1926, her grandfather,
King George V, was on the throne and her uncle was his heir. The death of her grandfather and the abdication of her uncle (King Edward VIII) brought her father to the throne in 1936 as King George VI.
Elizabeth II came to the throne on the sixth6 of February in 1952 and was crowned on the second2 of June in 1953.
Слайд 10Elizabeth II made many trips to different countries and to the
UK also. The Queens is very rich, as are others members of the royal family. In addition, the government pays for her expenses as Head of the State, for a royal yacht, train and aircraft as well as for the upkeep of several palaces. The Queen's image appears on stamps, notes and coins.
Слайд 11Parliament consists of two chambers known as the House of Lords
and the House of Commons. Parliament and the monarch have different roles in the government of the country, and they only meet together on symbolic occasions such as coronation of a new monarch or the opening of Parliament.
Слайд 12In reality, the House of Commons is the only one of
the three which is true power. It is here that new bills are introduced and debated. If the majority of the members aren't in favor of a bill it goes to the House of Lords to be debated and finally to the monarch to be signed.
Слайд 13Only then, it becomes law. Although a bill must be supported
by all three bodies, the House of Lords only has limited powers, and the monarch hasn't refused to sign one. The Functions of Parliament are: to pass laws; to provide voting taxation.
Слайд 14Parliament helps to bring the relevant facts and issues before the
electorate. By custom, Parliament is also informed before all-important international treaties and agreements are ratified.
Слайд 15A Parliament has a maximum duration of five years, but in
practice general elections are usually held before the end of this term. Parliament is dissolved and rights for a general election are ordered by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Слайд 16The life of a Parliament is divided into sessions. Each usually
lasts for one year – normally beginning and ending in October or November. The adverse number of "sitting" days in a session is about 168 in the House of Commons and about 150 in the House of Lords.
Слайд 17 At the start of each session the Queen's speech to
Parliament outlines the Government's policies and proposed legislative programmed.
Слайд 18The House of Commons is elected and consists of 651 Members
of Parliament (MPs). At present there are 60 women, three Asian and three black MPs. Of the 651 seats, 524 are for England, 38 for Wales, 72 for Scotland, and 17 for Northern Ireland. Members are paid an annual salary of ‡30,854 pounds.
Слайд 19The chief officer of the House of Commons is the Speaker,
elected by the MPs to preside over the House. The House of Commons plays the major role in law making.
Слайд 20Ps sit on two sides of the hall, one side for
the governing party and the other for the opposition. Parliament has intervals during its work. MPs are paid for their parliamentary work and have to attend the sittings.
Слайд 21MPs have to catch the Speaker's eye when they want to
speak, then they rise from where they have been sitting to address the House and must do so without either reading a prepared speech or consulting notes.
Слайд 22The House of Lords consists of the Lords Spiritual and the
Lords Temporal. The Lords Spiritual are the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, and the 24 next most senior bishops of the Church of England. The Lords Temporal are all hereditary peers of England, Scotland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom; all other life peers.
Слайд 23They are usually granted in recognition of service in politics or
other walks of life. In 1992 there were 1,211 members of the House of Lords, including the two archbishops and 24 bishops. The Lords Temporal consisted of 758 hereditary peers and 408 life peers. The House is presided over by the Lord Chancellor, who takes his place on the woolsack as the Speaker of the House.
Слайд 24The division of Parliament into two Houses goes back over some
700 years when feudal assembly ruled the country. In modern times, real political power rests in the elected House although members of the House of Lords still occupy important cabinet posts.
Слайд 25The present political system depends upon the existence of organized political
parties, each of which presents its policies to the electorate for approval. The parties are not registered or formally recognized in law, but in practice most candidates in elections, and almost all winning candidates, belong to one of the main parties.
Слайд 26For the last 150 years there were only 2 parties: the
Conservative Party and the Labor Party. A new party – the Liberal Democrats – was formed in 1988. Social Democratic Party is also the new one founded in 1981. Other parties include two nationalist parties, Plaid Cymric (founded in Wales in 1925) and the Scottish National Party (founded in 1934).
Слайд 27The effectiveness of the party system in Parliament rests largely on
the relationship between the Government and the Opposition parties. Depending on the relative strengths of the parties in the House of Commons, the Opposition may seek to overthrow the Government by defeating it in a vote on a "matter of confidence".
Слайд 28In general, however, its aims are to contribute to the formation
of policy and legislation by constructive criticism; to oppose government proposal - it considers objectionable; to seek amendments to government bills; and to put forward its own policies in order to improve its chances of winning the next general election.
Слайд 29Because of the electoral method in use, only two major parties
obtain seats in the House of Commons. People belonging to smaller political parties join one of the larger parties and work from within to make their influence felt.
Слайд 30The exception to this are members of the Scottish National and
Welsh Nationalist Parties, who, because their influence votes are concentrated in specific geographical areas, can manage to win seats although their total support is relatively small.
Слайд 31Her Majesty's Government: Prime Minister, the Cabinet. Her Majesty's Government is
the body of ministers responsible for the administration of national affairs. The Prime Minister is appointed by the Queen, and all other ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
Слайд 32 Most ministers are members of the Commons, although the Government
is also fully represented by ministers in the Lords. The composition of governments can vary both in the number of ministers and in the titles of some offices. New ministerial offices maybe created, others may be abolished and functions may be transferred from one minister to another.
Слайд 33The Prime Minister is also, by tradition, First Lord of the
Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service. The Prime Minister's unique position of authority derives from majority support in the House of Commons and from the power to appoint and dismiss ministers. By modern convention, the Prime Minister always sits in the House of Commons.
Слайд 34The Prime Minister presides over the Cabinet, is responsible for the
allocation of functions among ministers and informs the Queen at regular meetings of the general business of the Government.
The Prime Minister's Office is situated at 11 Downing Street.
Слайд 35The Cabinet is composed of about 20 ministers chosen by the
Prime Minister. The functions of the Cabinet are initiating and deciding on policy, the supreme control of government and the co-ordination of government departments.
Слайд 36The exercise of these functions is vitally affected by the fact
that the Cabinet is a group of party representatives, depending upon majority support in the House of Commons.
Слайд 37The Cabinet meets in private and its proceedings are confidential. Its
members are bound by their oath as Privy Counsellors not to disclose information about its proceedings, although after 30 years Cabinet papers may be made available for inspection.
Слайд 38 So Great Britain is the constitutional monarchy. Monarch is the
Head of the State. But Queen or King rules with the support of the parliament. And practically monarch have no real political power. The main political decisions are made by the Parliament and Cabinet. And the House of Commons are more powerful.
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