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Big Ben The famous clock Big Ben stands near the Houses of Parliament. The country’s leaders speak in the Houses of Parliament.The men and women there.

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2 Big Ben

3 The famous clock Big Ben stands near the Houses of Parliament. The country’s leaders speak in the Houses of Parliament.The men and women there are the voice of the British people. The Houses of Parliament stand beside the river Thames. You can go on a boat from Westminster and see London from the river. You can also see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from Westminster Bridge.

4 Tower of London

5 You can see the Tower of London from the river Thames. The Tower is very old. It has a long and cruel history. It is not just one building. The tall building is the White Tower, the oldest part of the Tower of London. The Bloody Tower is near the river. You do not see blood there today.

6 Madame Tussaud ’ s Life-size Figures of Famous People.

7 It is one of the sights of London. It’s the famous waxworks museum, which has one of the largest collections of wax models in the world. Here you can meet the famous, of course and the infamous: an unforgettable experience. You can meet great characters of history and art. Here actors, film stars, pop-singers and sportsmen come face to face with famous politicians. There is special place for the Queen’s family:the Queen, her husband, their children and other members of the Royal family.

8 Houses of Parliament

9 Houses of Parliament · The Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the country · The House of Commons and the House of Lords THE HOUSE OF COMMONS: · The Prime minister- the leader · This party is called The Government and the second The Opposition · 650 members in the House of Commons – MPs –elected every 5 years · each session opens in November and lasts for about 6 month · the quorum of 40 members is necessary for its work · the chairman id the Speaker He can’t debate or vote with other MPs unless. The voting is equal. He votes with the Government. · A Chief Whip has a very high status in the party. Residence – Downing Street,10 · Britain has no written constitution. Only Acts of Parliament · Only MPs may introduce a bill to the Parliament Thee readings: 1st – formality. Only a title of a bill is mentioned; 2nd – a discussion takes place; go to committee for detailed examination. it must be accepted or rejected -send to the Queen for the Royal Assent. The Queen signs and The Great Seal is fixed. It becomes the Act of Parliament.

10 Презентацию выполняли ученицы 6 «В» класса Жемецкас Диана и Малявкина Яна.


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