《英语国家社会与文化入门》课程PPT教学课件（上册）The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries An Introduction Book 1 Unit 03 The Government of the United Kingdom

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