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B y P h a m T h i T h a n h T h u y B Week 8 British Politic al system outline British Politic al System Political life The Monarchy The Government The Parliament Elections By Pham Thi Thanh Thuy B outline 1. The party system 2. The public attitude to politics 3. The style of democracy 4. The constitution 5. The style of politics Political life The Monarchy The Government The Parliament Elections By Pham Thi Thanh Thuy B The party system A two party system– The party system The party that wins the majority of seat forms the Gov. and its leaders (= MPs) The parties choose candidates in elections (independent candidates are rarely elected) The largest minority party = opposition ( criticize the party running the country ) Without agreement between the political parties, the British parliamentary system would break down Public attitude to politicsLack of trustworthiness Do expect them to be dishonest Don t welcome ’ corruptions However 1 st rule in politic NEVER BELIEVE ANYTHING UNTIL IT S BEEN OFFICIALLY DENIED’ Lack of enthusiasm Names of their local MPs Names of important Gov. ministers Are unknown Style of democracy  Have high respect for the law • Little systematic law breaking by large number • Not invading taxation  Comparatively unenthusiastic about making new laws • Best to do without them • Few rules and regulations in many aspects (for Government and individuals)  Relationship between Individual and the State Both s h o u ld leav e each o ther alone Style of democracy Individual Government Not breaking the law and paying taxes Not being obliged to vote at elections Not having to register their change of address when moving houses Having less participation by ordinary citizens in governing and law making  No concept of By the people“ ” Not having to ask the people for a change in law Not having to have a special vote in Par. With a high proportion of MPs in favour Style of democracy People choose who is to govern the country and let them get on with it The constitution Is a constitutional monarchy – governed by a King or Queen – accepts the advice of Parliament Is also parliamentary democracy – Government controlled by Parliament – Official head of state or President has little real power H o w e v e r Doesn’t have a “constitution” at all [...]... conducted fairly outline Political life The Monarchy The Government The Parliament Elections 1 The appearance 2 The reality 3 The role of the monarch 4 The value of the monarch 5 The future of By Pham Thi Thanh Thuy B the monarch The appearance In written law, the Queen has absolute power to:  Choose the Prime Minister  Dismiss ministers and governments  Dissolve Parliament  Refuse to agree to legislation... Guard at Windsor Castle outline Political life The Monarchy The Government The Parliament Elections 1 The Government Structure 2 Collective Responsibility 3 The cabinet 4 The Prime Minister By Pham Thi Thanh Thuy B Government structure • The Government includes: – The Prime Minister: most powerful – 20 MPs: • From the House of Common and belong to the same political party • Heads of the Gov Departments... control by Central Government outline Political life The Monarchy The Government The Parliament Elections 1 House of Commons 2 The Atmosphere of Parliament 3 MP ’ s life 4 Parliamentary business 5 MP Thanh Thuy B By Pham Thi ’ s way of Parliament Activities Like parliament in other western democracies: – Make new laws – Give authority for the Government to raise and spend money – Keep a close eye on . Pham Thi Thanh Thuy B The party system A two party system– The party system The party that wins the majority of seat forms the Gov. and its leaders (= MPs) The parties choose candidates in. Politic al System Political life The Monarchy The Government The Parliament Elections By Pham Thi Thanh Thuy B outline 1. The party system 2. The public attitude to politics 3. The style of democracy 4 the Gov. and its leaders (= MPs) The parties choose candidates in elections (independent candidates are rarely elected) The largest minority party = opposition ( criticize the party running