not belong to his own party. But monarch is always there above party quarrels representing the nation as a whole The queen(Elizabeth II)seemed increasingly aware of the modern role of the monarchy, allowing, for example, the televising of the royal family's domestic life in 1970. She was known to favor simplicity in court life and was also known to take a serious and informed interest in government business, aside from the trad itional and ceremonialduties. Privately she has be come a keen horsewoman, she keeps racehorses, frequently attends races. Her financial and property holdings have made her one of the world 's richest women 2 Parliament British Parliament is the supreme leg islature of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It consists, technically, of the Crown, the house of Lords, and the House of Commons, but when commonly referred to, it means the House of Commons and House of Lords. Today the main legislative chamber is the House of Commons its members alone are called members of parliament parliament the legislative branch of government. No statute (iz <) may become law or b altered or repealed (RIE), nor may taxes be levied, without its consent. Cabinet members, including the prime minister, are members of one house or the other and are collectively responsible to the House of Commons. The House of Lords is the highest court of appeal in Britains judicial system Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy with an unwritten constitution consisting of historic documents such as the Magna Carta, the Petition of right, and the Bill of rights (1689); common law; and custom. The constitution is flexible and may be changed by an act of parliament Whats the meaning of"parliament"?(A place for argument and debate) When was the parliamen tary system instituted in Britain (in the 13 th century) The English parliament developed out of the Kings council of the 13th centur The House of Lords is the oldest part of Parliament. In the 14th century, parliament was formally divided into two parts: Lords and Commons. Until the 17th century, parliament was ruled by the King. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 marked the decisive shift in power from monarchy to Parliament. Since 1832, the year of the first Reform Act, the House of Commons has become more important 1111 not belong to his own party. But monarch is always there above party quarrels, representing the nation as a whole. The queen (Elizabeth II) seemed increasingly aware of the modern role of the monarchy, allowing, for example, the televising of the royal family's domestic life in 1970. She was known to favor simplicity in court life and was also known to take a serious and informed interest in government business, aside from the traditional and ceremonial duties. Privately she has become a keen horsewoman; she keeps racehorses, frequently attends races. Her financial and property holdings have made her one of the world's richest women. 2. Parliament British Parliament is the supreme legislature of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It consists, technically, of the Crown, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons, but when commonly referred to, it means the House of Commons and House of Lords. Today the main legislative chamber is the House of Commons; its members alone are called members of Parliament. Parliament is the legislative branch of government. No statute (法令) may become law or be altered or repealed (废止), nor may taxes be levied, without its consent. Cabinet members, including the prime minister, are members of one house or the other and are collectively responsible to the House of Commons. The House of Lords is the highest court of appeal in Britain’s judicial system. Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy with an unwritten constitution consisting of historic documents such as the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the Bill of Rights (1689); common law; and custom. The constitution is flexible and may be changed by an act of Parliament. --- What’s the meaning of “parliament”? (A place for argument and debate) --- When was the parliamentary system instituted in Britain? (in the 13th century) The English parliament developed out of the King’s council of the 13th century. The House of Lords is the oldest part of Parliament. In the 14th century, parliament was formally divided into two parts: Lords and Commons. Until the 17th century, parliament was ruled by the King. The Glorious Revolution in 1688 marked the decisive shift in power from monarchy to Parliament. Since 1832, the year of the first Reform Act, the House of Commons has become more important