Great Britain

Britain comprises Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and North­ern Ireland and is one of the 15 member states of the European.... Its lull...is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is a... monarchy. The monarch is the... of state, the head of the executive, an integral part of the legislative and the head of the judiciary.

Over the years the Monarch's absolute,,. has been reduced. Today the monarch (Queen Elizabeth II took the throne in 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI)... but does not rule because Ihe powers of the mon­arch are limited by Parliament. Parliament is the supreme... authority. It passes..., provides, by voting for taxation, the means of carrying on the work of government, scrutinises government policy, debates the major... of day. Par­liament... of the House of Lords and Ihe elected House of Commons.

There are 635 members in the House of Commons or MPs. The House of Commons is elected by universal adult suffrage. For electoral purposes Brit­ain is divided into constituencies, each of which returns one... to the House of Commons.

The House of Lords or the Upper... consists of hereditary and life peers.

The executive authority consists of the government - the Cabinet and other...responsible for national policies. The Prime Minister is...by the Queen and all other ministers are appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is also, by tradition, First Lord of the Treasury. The Prime Minister presides over the Cabinet.

The United Kingdom does not have a written... set out in one document. Instead, the... between the state and the people relies on statute law, common law and conventions.

Grammar Revision Вспомогательные глаголы (Auxiliary Verbs)

Ex. 20. Explain the functions of the verb to be in the sentences and translate them into Russian.

I. They were at home last night. 2. He is a well-known scientist.

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I. The Social Profile and State Structure

8. We were to part that day.

9. The letter was written by the sec -
retary.

10. They were to have arrived al sev­
en o'clock.

11. The purpose of his visit was to
negotiate for the purchase of oil.

Ex. 21. Explain the functions of the verb to flam in the sentences and translate them into Russian.

1. She has come home.

2. He has a large family.

3. We have to leave home early in
the morning.

4. He had the letter typed.

5. He has dinner at home.

Ex. 22. Explain the functions of the verb to do in the sentences and translate them into Russian.

1. Did you speak to him? - No, 1
didn't.

2. Do stay with us a little longer.

3. Where docs he live?

4. He will do it by himself

Ex. 23. Explain the functions of the verbs shall and mil in the sentences and translate them into Russian.

1. 1) I shall be tired after the lec­ture.

2) Will he doit ibr you?

3) Shall 1 fetch your book?

4) You will get all the necessary
information tomorrow.

fa. 24. Agree with your partner with whom you have much in common using proper aux­iliary verbs with so and neither.