The British Government consists of three main parts: the House of Lords, the House of Commons, and the Queen. The House of Lords has 675 members who play an important role in reviewing legislation. The House of Commons has 650 members who are elected by constituents to represent specific districts. It is the most powerful house. General elections are held every five years so the British people can select parties to form a government led by a Prime Minister to run the country, subject to approval by the Queen.

1. The British Government
Margit Külaots

2. Vocabulary
• The House of Lords – Ülemkoda
• The House of Commons - Alamkoda

3. The British Parliament
• The House of Lords
• The House of Commons
• Palace of Westminster
• The Queen

4. Vocabulary
• Constitutional monarchy – Põhiseaduslik
monarhia
• Determine the decisions – otsuseid
kehtestama

5. The Queen
• Official Head of state
• Constitutional monarchy
• Rules symbolically
• Determine the decisions
• Opens Parliament
• In Queen’s name
• Has the final say

6. Vocabulary
• Independent – Iseseisev
• Play a vital role – Mängib olulist rolli
• Constituency – Valimisringkond
• Political Party – Erakond
• Chancellor – Kantsler
• Prime minister - Peaminister

7. The Houses of Parliament
The House of Lords The House of Commons
• Independent • 650 members
• Play a vital role • Member of Parliament
• Titles • Constituency
• 675 members • Political party
• Main job • Daily work
• Prime Minister
• Chancellor

8. Vocabulary
• General elections – Üldvalimised
• Majority – Enamus
• Polling station – Valimisjaoskond
• Proxy – Esindaja, volitus

9. Elections
• Five years
• General elections
• Majority
• Polling station
• Post
• Proxy

10. Government
• Runs the country
• Political party
• Prime minister
• 100 people
• Parliament

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