“Political system of the UK: the System of Government”

1. The British Parliament (general information about the structure) and general
elections in the UK (first-past-the-post system).
2. Origins of the British Parliament.
3. Houses of Parliament: House of Commons - its functions, MPs, their
working day, the Speaker’s role, the seating arrangements.
4. Houses of Parliament: House of Lords - its functions, membership, what are
the functions of the Lord Speaker?
5. The Supreme Court of the UK.
6. Government of the UK. The Role of the Prime Minister.
7. Law-making process (how bills become laws).
8. The Annual State Opening of the British Parliament.
9. Westminster Palace and traditions in the Parliament.