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Great Britain

Great Britain. A Democratic Tradition. Tower of London. The British crown jewels are kept here Crowns worn by kings and queens Motorized walkways, bulletproof case Diamonds, rubies, sapphires History comes alive Beefeaters (guards who work at the Tower of London). United Kingdom.

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Great Britain

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  1. Great Britain A Democratic Tradition

  2. Tower of London • The British crown jewels are kept here • Crowns worn by kings and queens • Motorized walkways, bulletproof case • Diamonds, rubies, sapphires • History comes alive • Beefeaters (guards who work at the Tower of London)

  3. United Kingdom • 59 million • Constitutional Monarchy • England, Scotland, Ireland (Northern), Wales… make up the United Kingdom

  4. A Democratic Heritage • Queen Elizabeth II-head of the monarchy • She is a symbol of Britain’s past and its customs • This country served as one of the first models of a modern democracy

  5. Magna Carta • The Great Charter • It strengthened the power of the nobles and limited the power of the king

  6. Parliament • The governing body of Great Britain • Decides the kinds of taxes paid by citizens • Elected representatives • True democracy • “parler”- to talk

  7. Democracy and Monarchy • The monarchy serves as a symbol of Britain’s past • Helps to unify, or bring together the British people • Queen Elizabeth-Buckingham Palace • Ceremony-changing of the guard • Trumpets and marching

  8. Constitutional Monarchy • The power of the kings and queens is limited • Laws state what they can and cannot do • Laws are made by parliament, not the king or queen

  9. World Economy Today • Britain’s industrial base remains strong • Exports many manufactured goods such as clothing and electronic products • Not as strong as an economic power after the world wars • EU (European Union)-promotes trade among members • Bright Economic future

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