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WARM-UP. Create a picture definition for one of the terms on page 334. Draw a picture that represents the term and also write the definition below your picture. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Government and Economics. Head of State vs. Head of Government.

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WARM-UP

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  1. WARM-UP Create a picture definition for one of the terms on page 334. Draw a picture that represents the term and also write the definition below your picture.

  2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Government and Economics

  3. Head of State vs. Head of Government • Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II Her powers are mainly ceremonial (she is there for show, she uses little political power) • Head of Government: Prime Minister Gordon Brown The Prime Minister leads the Parliament (government)

  4. Parliament is split into two Houses House of Commons House of Lords http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWU1MtpcoYw&NR=1&feature=fvwp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfbC4-cKFko&feature=related

  5. Regional Governments Includes all 4 regions of United Kingdom– England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland In 1990’s Parliament shifted some power from the national level to regional governments. _____________________ pg.336

  6. Economy of the U.K. The U.K. Is a member of the European Union but they do not use the Euro. Great Britain has a Market Economy. What is the name for U.K. Currency?

  7. Participating in Global Economy • United Kingdom is closely linked to Europe • How? • Answer: European Union, Trade • Technology: United Kingdom and French worked closely to build 31-mile under sea Channel Tunnel Channel Tunnel

  8. WARM-UP:Write down all of these questions and leave 5 spaces underneath each question. Do not answer them yet. Was the British Empire good or bad for its former colonies? Should Great Britain have debates like our presidential debates? Should the United States have government discussion like the House of Commons? Should Great Britain have a separate Head of State and Head of Government? Should Great Britain use the Euro or keep the Pound?

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