Political system of the UK

Task 1: Complete the sentences.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is … The power of Queen Elizabeth II is not… It is limited by … The legislative body, Parliament, consists of two chambers:… The executive body consists of the Central Government — …, who are responsible for initiating and directing the national policy. The judiciary body is independent of both the legislative and … The Government derives its authority from … General elections, for all seats in the House of Commons, must be held at least every … The Government is normally formed by the political party which is supported… The leader of the party is appointed the Prime Minister by the Queen and … The second largest party becomes … The House of Lords is … In Great Britain there is no written constitution, …

a) … absolute. b) … by the majority in the House of Commons. c) … Parliament. d) … the elected House of Commons. e) …a constitutional monarchy. f)… a hereditary chamber. g)… chooses a team of ministers. h)… five years. i)… only customs and traditions. j)… the executive ones. k)… the House of Lords and the House of Commons. l)… the Official Opposition with its own leader and the “Shadow Cabinet”. m)…that is the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers…

       

  Task 2: Check yourself what you remember on the political system of the UK. Complete the sentences.

1. The letters ‘MP’ means the ______________________.
2. Parliament is ___________two chambers:______________________.
3. The members of the __________________are not elected.
4. The UK is divided into constituencies  that have their representatives in the ___________________.
5. In the UK ___________________is held every four or five years.
6. The party which wins the Majority of seats in the General Election forms the ________.
7. The leader of the winning party becomes the________________________
8. The members of the party of Parliament that didn’t win the election form the_____________ to the Government.