Now Let’s Break it Down British Isles and Nordic Region Government / Religion

Parliamentary Government

Legislative Branch: Usually elected by the people. Legislative Branch: Usually elected by the people.

Parliamentary Government Legislative Branch: Usually elected by the people. Legislative Branch: Usually elected by the people. They elect the Prime Minister (usually the leader of the majority party) who is the head of the government. They elect the Prime Minister (usually the leader of the majority party) who is the head of the government.

Constitutional Monarchy

Monarch (King or Queen) acts as head of state according to the outlines of their constitution. Monarch (King or Queen) acts as head of state according to the outlines of their constitution.

Constitutional Monarchy Monarch (King or Queen) acts as head of state according to the outlines of their constitution. Monarch (King or Queen) acts as head of state according to the outlines of their constitution. Usually has a parliament where the head of government is a prime minister elected by the parliament. Usually has a parliament where the head of government is a prime minister elected by the parliament.

Constitutional Monarchy Monarch (King or Queen) acts as head of state according to the outlines of their constitution. Monarch (King or Queen) acts as head of state according to the outlines of their constitution. Usually has a parliament where the head of government is a prime minister elected by the parliament. Usually has a parliament where the head of government is a prime minister elected by the parliament. Examples: U.K., Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Examples: U.K., Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

The United Kingdom

Parliamentary Republic

Similar to constitutional monarchy except there is a president instead of a monarch. Similar to constitutional monarchy except there is a president instead of a monarch.

Parliamentary Republic Similar to constitutional monarchy except there is a president instead of a monarch. Similar to constitutional monarchy except there is a president instead of a monarch. President is elected by direct vote of the people, but is more of a ceremonial leader. President is elected by direct vote of the people, but is more of a ceremonial leader.

Parliamentary Republic Similar to constitutional monarchy except there is a president instead of a monarch. Similar to constitutional monarchy except there is a president instead of a monarch. President is elected by direct vote of the people, but is more of a ceremonial leader. President is elected by direct vote of the people, but is more of a ceremonial leader. Prime Minister is head of the government. Prime Minister is head of the government.

Parliamentary Republic Similar to constitutional monarchy except there is a president instead of a monarch. Similar to constitutional monarchy except there is a president instead of a monarch. President is elected by direct vote of the people, but is more of a ceremonial leader. President is elected by direct vote of the people, but is more of a ceremonial leader. Prime Minister is head of the government. Prime Minister is head of the government. Examples: Ireland, Iceland and Finland Examples: Ireland, Iceland and Finland

Constitutional monarchies where authority is vested in a parliament are denoted in red. Parliamentary republics where parliaments are effectively supreme over a separate head of state are denoted in orange. Presidential republics with an executive presidency linked to a parliament are denoted in green

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles:

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles: Church of England: The king (or queen) is the head of the church. Church of England: The king (or queen) is the head of the church.

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles: Church of England: The king (or queen) is the head of the church. Church of England: The king (or queen) is the head of the church. Follows Martin Luther’s ideas of Protestantism Follows Martin Luther’s ideas of Protestantism

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles: Church of England: The king (or queen) is the head of the church. Church of England: The king (or queen) is the head of the church. Follows Martin Luther’s ideas of Protestantism Follows Martin Luther’s ideas of Protestantism Now broke into two major groups Now broke into two major groups

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles: Church of England: The king (or queen) is the head of the church. Church of England: The king (or queen) is the head of the church. Follows Martin Luther’s ideas of Protestantism Follows Martin Luther’s ideas of Protestantism Now broke into two major groups Now broke into two major groups Anglican: Wales and England Anglican: Wales and England

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles: Church of England: The king (or queen) is the head of the church. Church of England: The king (or queen) is the head of the church. Follows Martin Luther’s ideas of Protestantism Follows Martin Luther’s ideas of Protestantism Now broke into two major groups Now broke into two major groups Anglican: Wales and England Anglican: Wales and England Presbyterian: Scotland Presbyterian: Scotland

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles: Ireland: Nearly completely Catholic built religious communities Ireland: Nearly completely Catholic built religious communities

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles: Ireland: Nearly completely Catholic built religious communities Ireland: Nearly completely Catholic built religious communities Monasteries: male clergy Monasteries: male clergy

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles: Ireland: Nearly completely Catholic built religious communities Ireland: Nearly completely Catholic built religious communities Monasteries: male clergy Monasteries: male clergy Convents: female clergy Convents: female clergy

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles: Ireland: Nearly completely Catholic built religious communities Ireland: Nearly completely Catholic built religious communities Monasteries: male clergy Monasteries: male clergy Convents: female clergy Convents: female clergy Only North-East corner of Northern Ireland is Protestant Only North-East corner of Northern Ireland is Protestant

Traditions of Religion: British Isles: British Isles: Ireland: Nearly completely Catholic built religious communities Ireland: Nearly completely Catholic built religious communities Monasteries: male clergy Monasteries: male clergy Convents: female clergy Convents: female clergy Only North-East corner of Northern Ireland is Protestant Only North-East corner of Northern Ireland is Protestant Has caused religious fighting for many years. Has caused religious fighting for many years.

Traditions of Religion: Nordic Region: Nordic Region:

Traditions of Religion: Nordic Region: Nordic Region: Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all mostly Lutheran. Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all mostly Lutheran.

Traditions of Religion: Nordic Region: Nordic Region: Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all mostly Lutheran. Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all mostly Lutheran. Many of the holidays are centered around the sun Many of the holidays are centered around the sun

Traditions of Religion: Nordic Region: Nordic Region: Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all mostly Lutheran. Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all mostly Lutheran. Many of the holidays are centered around the sun Many of the holidays are centered around the sun Summer Solstice (longest day of the year) Summer Solstice (longest day of the year)

Traditions of Religion: Nordic Region: Nordic Region: Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all mostly Lutheran. Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all mostly Lutheran. Many of the holidays are centered around the sun Many of the holidays are centered around the sun Summer Solstice (longest day of the year) Summer Solstice (longest day of the year) Winter solstice (shortest day of the year) Winter solstice (shortest day of the year)

Traditions of Religion: Nordic Region: Nordic Region: Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all mostly Lutheran. Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are all mostly Lutheran. Many of the holidays are centered around the sun Many of the holidays are centered around the sun Summer Solstice (longest day of the year) Summer Solstice (longest day of the year) Winter solstice (shortest day of the year) Winter solstice (shortest day of the year) St. Lucia’s Day (Italian saint whose name means light) St. Lucia’s Day (Italian saint whose name means light)