Introduction: Politic Flashcards
What is “kissing hands”?
Boris Johnson met the queen when he was announced as Prime Minister, it’s the ceremony
Queen Elizabeth is the queen of…
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Who runs the United Kingdom ?
The Prime Minister, the current Prime Minister is Boris Johnson.
How many years as a queen?
she is the queen since 1952 = 70 years as a queen.
The Queen Elizabeth is also called…
The British Queen
Where does Queen Elizabeth live?
She live in Buckingham Palace, she sometimes lives in Whistle Castle and she has also a big house in Scotland.
Nowadays, the Queen…
reigns but does not rule
The UK is a constitutional monarchy.
Right.
What is a constitutional monarchy ?
The queen is the head of the state, but her powers are limited by constitutional rules.
What is the role of the Queen?
Her role is mostly symbolic: she represents Britain on state visits and on ceremonial occasions.
who is a “focus of national unity”?
Queen Elizabeth
What is an uncodified constitution?
There is not one document called constitution but a lot/several documents and they all for the British Constitution.
Who are the British Monarchs?
Henry the eighth (one of the most famous monarchs) -> 15 century
Queen Elizabeth the first -> 16 century
Queen Victoria -> 19 century
What is a parliamentary democracy ?
a parliament called Westminster, led by the Prime Minister = the leader of her Majesty’s Government.
The UK is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy.
Right.
What is 10 Downing Street?
It’s the official residence and office of the British Prime Minister.
What are the names of the two houses of the parliamen?
The house of the lords
The house of the Commons
How are the members of the House of the Lords called?
They are called “peers”
How are the members of the house of Commons called?
They are called “MPs”
What is the Union Jack ?
The name of the flag of the UK.
How was created the Union Jack ?
In 1801
Why the “First Union Jack” have been created ?
Because James VI of Scotland inherited the English throne in 1603 as James the first so England and Scotland had the same king.
When is the Ulster banner use ?
Used by loyalist and Unionist
Used in some sporting events
Who is the patron saint of Scotland ? When is he celebrated?
St Andrew, he is celebrated in November the 30.
