文档介绍：British Political System
Monarchy
Parliament
Government
Cabinet
Political Parties
General Election
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Constitutional Monarchy
The King or Queen is the personification of the State.
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An old-fashioned government
On the basis of constitutional monarchy
Head of state: the king or queen
In practice: the Sovereign reigns, but does not rule.
I. A Brief Introduction
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The present Sovereign:
Queen Elizabeth II since 1952
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Charles is the heir to the throne.
Prince William Arthur Philip Louis Windsor and Prince William
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The Royal Family
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Gives effects to all laws as the head of the executive branch of the government
May pardon criminal offences and cancel punishments
The commander-in-chief of the armed forces and the temporal head of the Church of England
The Power of the Queen
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4. Confers all titles of rank, and appoints judges, army officers, governors, bishops and diplomats
5. Concludes treaties, declares war, and makes peace with other nations
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The Importance of Monarchy
1. Effects on public attitude
3. A symbol of national unity
4. Preserves the human rights and property
2. Represents the political continuity and adaptability
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The Royal Duties
Visits many parts of Britain
Pays state visits to foreign countries
Tours other Common-wealth countries
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