1. European Governments

2. People of Europe Page 27 Directions: Cut out government chart
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3. United Kingdom Parliamentary System
Monarch: King or Queen, ceremonial head of state
Today: Queen Elizabeth II, has very little power
Prime Minister: head of government

4. United Kingdom
Parliament: (legislature) has the most power. Two houses: House of Commons and House of Lords.
Constitution: Citizens are granted basic rights and personal freedom (right to vote and freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly.

7. Government System
Leadership
Legislature
Freedoms
United Kingdom
 Parliamentary
Queen
Prime Minister
House of Lords
House of Commons
Constitution
Germany
Russia

8. Germany Federal Republic
President: head of state, but has little power
Chancellor: powerful head of government. Elected by one of the houses of Germany’s Parliament.
Two houses of Legislature (Parliament) are the Bundestag and Bundersat.
Constitution guarantees basic rights and personal freedoms (right to vote, equal rights, freedom of speech, religion, and press.

11. Government System
Leadership
Legislature
Freedoms
United Kingdom
 Parliamentary
Queen
Prime Minister
House of Lords
House of Commons
Constitution
Germany
 Federal Republic
President
Chancellor
Bundestag
Bundersat
Russia

12. Russia Federation established in 1991
Created when Soviet Union dissolved
President: elected by the people
Prime Minister: appointed by the President, second place in leadership
Two houses of legislature (Federal Assembly): Federation Council and State Duma

14. Government System
Leadership
Legislature
Freedoms
United Kingdom
 Parliamentary
Queen
Prime Minister
House of Lords
House of Commons
Constitution
Germany
 Federal Republic
President
Chancellor
Bundestag
Bundersat
Russia
 Federation
Federation Council
State Duma No

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16. European Union Purpose:
Create a peaceful, stable environment between European countries
Promote free trade among members leading to one common market
Help ensure the safety and security of member nations
Cooperate and assist each other in social issues such as preserving the environment and protecting human rights

17. European Union
Organization of over 25 European countries created to encourage trade within Europe.
Multinational union and the world’s leading trade power.
Has built a strong relationship between member nations

18. European Union
Dropping tariffs , improved trade and led to higher standard of living
Wealthier countries are sharing their wealth with poorer countries
Countries are setting up strict environmental standards
Workers are allowed to cross borders easily to work in other EU countries
Single currency: Euro

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