 Create a picture definition for one of the terms on page 334. Draw a picture that represents the term and also write the definition below your picture.

Government and Economics

 Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II Her powers are mainly ceremonial (she is there for show, she uses little political power)  Head of Government: Prime Minister Gordon Brown The Prime Minister leads the Parliament (government)

 House of Commons  House of Lords  

 Includes all 4 regions of United Kingdom– England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland  In 1990’s Parliament shifted some power from the national level to regional governments. _____________________ pg.336

 Great Britain has a Market Economy.  What is the name for U.K. Currency? The U.K. Is a member of the European Union but they do not use the Euro.

 United Kingdom is closely linked to Europe How? Answer: European Union, Trade  Technology: United Kingdom and French worked closely to build 31- mile under sea Channel Tunnel Channel Tunnel Channel Tunnel

 Was the British Empire good or bad for its former colonies?  Should Great Britain have debates like our presidential debates?  Should the United States have government discussion like the House of Commons?  Should Great Britain have a separate Head of State and Head of Government?  Should Great Britain use the Euro or keep the Pound?