The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Unit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Unit 3 The Government of the United Kingdom
Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: ·内阁 ·宪法 ·下议院 ·上议院 ·权力法案
Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: • 内阁 • 宪法 • 下议院 • 上议院 • 权力法案
Focal Points ·The Monarchy The development of the Parliament The birth of the Prime Minister and Cabinet The formation of the British government -The Constitution The power and the functions of the Parliament The role of the Monarchy today The two Houses in the Parliament
Focal Points • The Monarchy • The development of the Parliament • The birth of the Prime Minister and Cabinet • The formation of the British government - The Constitution - The power and the functions of the Parliament - The role of the Monarchy today • The two Houses in the Parliament
The Unit is Divided into Five Sections I.The Monarchy II.The Development of the Parliament III.The Birth of the Prime Minister and Cabinet IV.The Formation of the British government V.The Two Houses in the Parliament
The Unit is Divided into Five Sections I. The Monarchy II. The Development of the Parliament III. The Birth of the Prime Minister and Cabinet IV. The Formation of the British government Ⅴ. The Two Houses in the Parliament
I.The Monarchy The Monarchy --the oldest institution of government 。The“divine right of kings ·Magna Carta ·The civil war
I. The Monarchy • The Monarchy --the oldest institution of government • The “divine right of kings” • Magna Carta • The civil war
Magna Carta Magna Carta is a medieval Latin name meaning "Great Charter".In 1215,King John was forced by a group of feudal barons and the Church to grant them a charter of liberty and political rights Magna Carta placed some limits on the king's ability to abuse his royal power
Magna Carta Magna Carta is a medieval Latin name meaning “Great Charter”. In 1215, King John was forced by a group of feudal barons and the Church to grant them a charter of liberty and political rights .Magna Carta placed some limits on the king’s ability to abuse his royal power
The Civil War The Civil War was caused by a dispute over the power of the king against Parliament in the 17th century.The Roundheads led by Oliver Cromwell wanted to abolish the monarchy and to reassert the rights of Parliament,but royalists wanted the monarchy to go on.In 1642,the royalist armies were defeated and King Charles I was executed in 1649
The Civil War The Civil War was caused by a dispute over the power of the king against Parliament in the 17th century. The Roundheads led by Oliver Cromwell wanted to abolish the monarchy and to reassert the rights of Parliament, but royalists wanted the monarchy to go on. In 1642, the royalist armies were defeated and King Charles I was executed in 1649
Oliver Cromwell Oliver Cromwell (1599- 1658)was an English military and political leader and later Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England,Scotland and Ireland
Oliver Cromwell Oliver Cromwell (1599- 1658) was an English military and political leader and later Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland
II.The Development of the Parliament The establishment of the Great Council by William the Conqueror ·The first use of the word“parliament”inl236; The King or queen meeting regularly with some important MPs to ensure good relations with the Monarchy and Parliament
II. The Development of the Parliament • The establishment of the Great Council by William the Conqueror ; • The first use of the word “parliament” in 1236; • The King or queen meeting regularly with some important MPs to ensure good relations with the Monarchy and Parliament
III.The Birth of the Prime Minister and Cabinet The king or queen met regularly with a group of important Parliamentarians known as the Cabinet. King George I spoke English very badly and was not interested in politics,so he left the job of chairing cabinet meetings to one of his ministers.In time he came to be called the prime minister
III. The Birth of the Prime Minister and Cabinet • The king or queen met regularly with a group of important Parliamentarians known as the Cabinet. • King George I spoke English very badly and was not interested in politics, so he left the job of chairing cabinet meetings to one of his ministers. In time he came to be called the prime minister