Question

Read and answer the questions.
1 How many parts does the UK Parliament consist of?
2 Who elects the Prime Minister of the UK?
3 What is another name for the Houses of Parliament?

Good morning. My name is James McLenan. I work here at Westminster. And I’m going
to be your guide to the House of Commons. Britain is a parliamentary democracy with a
constitutional monarch – Queen Elizabeth II – as Head of State. The British Constitution,
unlike those of most other countries, is not written in one document. Instead it is made up
of statute law, common law and conventions from the last 1,000 years. Parliament is the
legislature and the supreme authority. It consists of three elements – the Monarchy, the
House of Lords and the House of Commons. These meet together only for special ceremonies. The House of Lords and the House of Commons meet in the Houses of Parliament,
which are known as Westminster. The government is formed by the political party with the
most MPs (members of parliament). The Queen then appoints its leader as Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister’s official residence is at 10 Downing Street in central London. As head
of the government, the Prime Minister appoints about 100 ministers, 20 of them are in the
Cabinet – the senior group which takes major policy decisions

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. Parlament is consisting of the sovereign (Crown-in-Parliament), the House of Lords, and the House of Commons (the primary chamber).

2. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, who also appoints other ministers on the advice of Prime Minister.

3. Palace of Westminster