1. A Democratic Tradition
Great Britain
A Democratic Tradition

2. Tower of London The British crown jewels are kept here
Crowns worn by kings and queens
Motorized walkways, bulletproof case
Diamonds, rubies, sapphires
History comes alive
Beefeaters (guards who work at the Tower of London)

3. United Kingdom 59 million Constitutional Monarchy
England, Scotland, Ireland (Northern), Wales… make up the United Kingdom

4. A Democratic Heritage Queen Elizabeth II-head of the monarchy
She is a symbol of Britain’s past and its customs
This country served as one of the first models of a modern democracy

5. Magna Carta The Great Charter
It strengthened the power of the nobles and limited the power of the king

6. Parliament The governing body of Great Britain
Decides the kinds of taxes paid by citizens
Elected representatives
True democracy
“parler”- to talk

7. Democracy and Monarchy
The monarchy serves as a symbol of Britain’s past
Helps to unify, or bring together the British people
Queen Elizabeth-Buckingham Palace
Ceremony-changing of the guard
Trumpets and marching

8. Constitutional Monarchy
The power of the kings and queens is limited
Laws state what they can and cannot do
Laws are made by parliament, not the king or queen

9. World Economy Today Britain’s industrial base remains strong
Exports many manufactured goods such as clothing and electronic products
Not as strong as an economic power after the world wars
EU (European Union)-promotes trade among members
Bright Economic future