the UK Polytical System
Government
The "Shadow Cabinet"
not in power
the Opposition party
The Cabinet
co-ordinate and control government
meets 1 or 2 a week under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister
consists of the most senior Ministers (about 20)
The Prime Minister
a member of the House Lord
Queen appoints, but does not select the Prime Minister
The LEADER of the party
Main Parties
the Liberal Party
the Labour Party
the Conservative Party
Parliament
the Sovereign
the House of Lords
examining and revising bills from the Commons
amend Bills and send them back to the Commons for approval
pass Bills sent to if from the House of Commons
the House of Commons
discuss political issues
main purpose is to make laws of the land
Constitutional monarchy
the Queen/the King
"Royal Assent"
the Head of Church
the leader of society
symbol of Britain
The Head Of State
power is limited by contry's constitution
the monarch reign, but does not rule; the monarch is informed and consulted on every aspect of national life; the monarch treaties and declares war and peace
