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Great Britain
The Houses of
Parliament.
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Britain is a parliamentary monarchy.
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Officially the head of the state is the king or queen.
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The Houses of Parliament (symbol of London), called officially the Palace of Westminster, were a place for kings and queens.
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The Clock Tower called “Big Ben”, is known the world over. Its hour bell is named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the first Commissioners of Works.
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Parliament represents the legislative branch.
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Parliament in Britain has existed since 1265. Having been organized in the reign of King Edward I, it is the oldest parliament in the
world.
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Parliament consists of two chambers or houses:
the House of Lords
and the House of
Commons.
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The House of Lords.
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The House of Lords consists of more than
1000 peers:“Lords spiritual” and 24 bishops of the Church of
England.Benches in the Houses of
Lords are coloured red. The Throne and canopy
are located at one end of the chamber.
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The House of Commons.
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The House of Commons consists of Members of Parliament who are elected by general election every
5 years.
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