Английский язык. Александрова Г.А. - 63 стр.

                         Speak about (use the map):
      1. the geographical position of Great Britain;
      2. English scenery and climate;
      3. Great Britain as a highly developed country

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                         Parliament of Great Britain
       The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a
constitutional monarchy. The Parliament consists of two chambers. The
House of Commons having 630 members and the House of Lords with
approximately 800 peers.
       That party which obtains the majority of seats in the House is called
the Government, and the others - the Opposition.
       The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the party that has a
majority in the House of Commons. All the affairs of the state are con-
ducted in the name of the Queen, but it is the Prime Minister who is the
ruler of the country, presiding over the meetings of the Cabinet, which are
always secret. The Cabinet consists of the Prime Minister and ministers.
       Any M.P. (member of the Parliament) may introduce a bill to the
Parliament. Every bill has three readings at first in the House of Com-
mons. There is no debate allowed after the first reading. After the second
reading there may be a discussion. The speaker calls upon different mem-
bers who are eager to speak. After the discussion the voting is done.
       After the third reading the bill goes before the House of Lords. If
the Lords agree to the bill, it will be placed before the Queen for signa-
ture. The Queen having signed it, it becomes an Act of Parliament.
       There are main political parties in Great Britain: the Conservative,
the Liberal and the Labour.

     Notes:
     affairs - дела
     to conduct - проводить
     to preside (over) - председательствовать; осуществлять
контроль, руководство
     to introduce - вносить на рассмотрение
     to call - называть; вызывать

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