the UK Polytical System
Constitutional monarchy
the Queen/the King
The Head Of State
symbol of Britain
the leader of society
the Head of Church
"Royal Assent"
Parliament
the House of Commons
main purpose is to make laws of the land
discuss political issues
the House of Lords
pass Bills sent to if from the House of Commons
amend Bills and send them back to the Commons for approval
the Sovereign
Main Parties
the Conservative Party
the Labour Party
the Liberal Party
Government
The Prime Minister
The LEADER of the party
Queen appoints, but does not select the Prime Minister
a member of the House Lord
The Cabinet
meets 1 or 2 a week under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister
co-ordinate and control government
The "Shadow Cabinet"
the Opposition party
not in power