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Both the Scottish and Welsh people elect their members of parliaments to the London Parliament and each holds 72 and38 seats respectively.
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The capital of Britain, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast respectively.
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In the 18th century, King George I left the job of chairing cabinet meetings to one of his ministers who later came to be called prime minister.
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In Britain, the official head of state is the Queen while the real center of political life is in The House of Commons.
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The British Constitution consists of statute law，common law and Conurtions.
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Normally, a government can be in power for 5 years, and then it has to resign and hold a general election.
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National_ Health_ Service was established by the Labor government in 1948, providing health care for all the people.
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Most of the world’s religions are practiced in present-day Britain. There are quite large communities of Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh and numerous smaller groups.
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Overseas Chinese community in Britain often celebrates Chinese New Year with dragon_dance_ fireworks, parades and family celebrations.
1. Who were the ancestors of the English and the founders of England? A. the Anglo-Saxons
2.
The second longest river in the United Kingdom is the A. the Thames River
B. the Clyde River
3.
_oil and gas have made Britain largely self-sufficient in these vital fuels. D. The North Sea
4.Which of the following statements about Britain’s economy is NOT true? B. Britain’s economy has been developed in the past four decades at a higher speed than that before World War II.
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Britain exports about one-third of its gross domestic product each year, making it the _ exporter in the world. D. fourth largest
6. One of the main characteristics of British economy is _. D. to exchange goods with foreign nations so as to get vital foodstuffs and manufactured goods
7.Which of the following is NOT true about the Great Council? C. They later developed into what we now know as the Cabinet.
8.Which of the following is NOT true about the Constitution? A. It is a document which lists out the basic principles for government.
9. Which of the following about the Parliament is NOT true? D. Parliament has no power to change the terms of the Constitution.
