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United Kingdom. By: Kristina Lewis, Thug Steph , Mackenzie Blank. Background. Capital: London Official language: English, also I rish and S cottish are spoken. Population: 63,181,775 The United Kingdom formed in the 1800’s. Government.
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United Kingdom By: Kristina Lewis, Thug Steph, Mackenzie Blank
Background • Capital: London • Official language: English, also Irish and Scottish are spoken. • Population: 63,181,775 • The United Kingdom formed in the 1800’s.
Government • Constitution monarchy and parliamentary democracy. • Consist of a Queen, and a parliament. • Parliament made up of two houses. • Length of term is 5 years for parliament. • The two houses are, House of Lords and the House of Commons. • House of Lords, 692 members, House of Commons 651 members.
Constitution • There is no written constitution. The crown is the supreme authority. • The constitution is composed of the Magna Carta. • Other features are: Acts of Parliament, EU law, conventions, Works of authority, treaties, Common laws, and Royal prerogative
History of Politics • For the past 300+ years, the domestic political differences have been resolved without coming to revolution or violent civil wars. • There has been many changes over the years with industrialization, imperialism, loss of empire, the creation of a welfare state, the move away from the welfare state under Thatcher, and now the move to devolution under Blair. • These changes have all occurred gradually and peacefully.
Key Leaders • Queen Elizabeth II • David Cameron: Prime Min. • Strathclyde: Leader of house of the lords. • George Young: Leader of house of commons. • MervynAllister: Governor. • Peter John Westmacott: Ambassador to the US.
Ethnic Diversity • There are many different ethnic groups and races with white being dominant. The percentages are as followed. • 84.1% White, • 6.9% South Asian, • 5% Black, • 6.2% Mixed race, • 0.8% Chinese, • 0.4% other.
Political Parities • Labour Party • ConservativeParty These two parties split dominance • Liberal Democrats * Similar to Americas two-party system.
Citizens Role • Unknown
Interest Group System • There are many different interest groups in the United Kingdom. • They all have individual goals and purposes • Some of the interest groups are: public transport, automotive user, security, and freight. • These are a few examples of groups formed and used for specific reasons.
Role of Media • A way for individuals to share their opinions through different sources. • TV, is the most used form of media in Britain. People are able to watch the house of commons deliberate live. • During the British election TV played an important role for the people who wanted to witness history.
Economic System • Great Britain is one of the world's leading industrialized nations. • Britain imports about 40% of their food supplies. • The largest industries include: machine tools, ships, cars, aircraft, metals, chemicals, coal, paper and printing.
Role and Participation in the UN • Britain is a member of the UN Security Council. • They hold the power to veto, but rarely use it. • Britain is the 4th largest contributor to the UN budget. • Britain has participated in many UN peacekeeping operations.
Public Policy • Britain has a public policy exchange. • They hold regular seminars which can open up for debate, discussion, or even networking. • These special events offer local practitioners, civil servants and other stakeholders not only an insight into current policy thinking.