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11.slide Van Hoa Anh My
11.slide Van Hoa Anh My
11.slide Van Hoa Anh My
CONTENTS
1. The public attitude to politics 2. The style of democracy 3. The constitution 4. The style of politics 5. British political parties 6. The party system 7. The modern situation
The country has few rules and regulations The 2 unique aspects of British life
Q&A
Can you tell me the name of the book which give criticism of the public directs at politicians attitudes A: T p c B: Ton Cao C p C: Yes, Prime Minister D: Im gifted so are you
3.THE CONSTITUTION
Britain
THE CONSTITUTION
There is no single written constitution but only rules, regulations, principles and procedures for the running of the country
Sources of constitution:
Statue Law International Treaty & Agreement British Constitution Authoritative Works Conventions Royal Prerogative Common Law
CONSERVATIVE
History - Formed in the early 19th century - Developed from the group of MPs known as the Tories - Right of centre - Hierarchical authority - Minimal Government interference in the economy - Give high priority to national defence and internal law and order - Aggressive reform of education, welfare, housing and many public services( since 1979) Iain Duncan Smith
LABOUR
- Formed at the beginning of 20th century - From an alliance of trade unionists and intellectuals - Left of centre - Equality - More Government involvement in the economy - More concerned to provide full social services - Emphasis on community ethics and looser links with trade unions( since 1979)
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
- Formed in the late 1980s - From a union of the Liberals and the Social Democrats
Policies
- In the centre or slightly left of centre - Strongly in favor of EU - Place more emphasis on the environment - Believe in giving greater power to local government and in reform of the electoral system
Tony Blair
Charles Kennedy
- Richer sections of society - A minority of the working classes Donation from business people
Money
Private donation
Q&A
1) Do you think Britain is a constitutional monarchy or a parliamentary democracy? democracy?
=>Two=>Two-party system ?
Two political parties dominate the number of votes and the seats in the House of Commons (90%).
6.2 Reasons
The electoral system: First Past the Post - Duverger's Law states favors a twotwoparty system.
6.2 Reasons
The nature of British political parties: parties: - Members of Parliament: + Government benches +Opposition benches - House of Commons: + Cabinet: the party controlling the Government. + Shadow Cabinet: the biggest party which is not in Government.
6.3 Consequences
Its very difficult of smaller parties to challenge the dominance of the bigger one. The members who are not MPs can have effect on policy through: - the annual party conference. - being candidates for MPs in the local party at the next election.
1960s The British monarch is something to be proud of The British Parliament is something to be proud of 86 75
Q&A
Britain is a multi- party system multiA. True B. False