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THE UK PARLIAMENT

Let’s work with the video AN INTRODUCTION TO PARLIAMENT!

The following expressions will be useful for you to understand the video. Look
them up before you watch it. Write their meanings below:

MP - constituency - bill - ceremonial role - democracy - Cabinet

The verbs below may be useful for you to have at hand if you need to explain how Parliament
works:
scrutinize - debate - question - discuss - pass - analize - challenge - propose - chair - recommend

Describe the make up of Parliament in a few words.

ANSWER:

1. Where can a bill come from?


2. Describe the process a bill goes through to become a law.
3. How often are general elections held in the U.K.?
4. How are MPs elected to the House of Commons?
5. In what ways can MPs be contacted by the public?

It’s time to give your opinion! These are personal questions. Justify your answers
clearly.
6. In what way(s) can you have a saying on how your country is run? How important is this?
7. What do you think about people voting at the age of 16?
8.Have you ever been part of a Student Council? If yes, share your experience with me.

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