This document discusses the key aspects of the British government and political system, including the constitutional monarchy, the bicameral parliament consisting of the House of Lords and House of Commons, the two major political parties of conservatism and liberalism, and the expansion of voting rights throughout the 19th century.

1. By: Jack Williamson English Period 3 12/6/11

2. o Constitutional Monarchy
o Parliament:
o House of Lords
o House of Commons
o Queen Victoria
o Liberalism
o Conservatism
o Voting

3. o House of Commons
o Elected
o House of Lords
o Hereditary
o Met Separately
o Both pass Bill

4. o Began in 1834
o Benjamin Disreali
o An extension of Tory party
o Gradual Change
o Maintaining institutions
o Major Party

5. o Founded in 1859
o Dissolved in 1988.
o William Gladstone
o Limiting powers of state
o Ensuring freedom for
everyone
o Major Party

6. o 7 Major courts
o 1 Supreme court
o Jury
o Henry Brougham
o Appeal to Lords
o Established in 1700’s

7. o Began in 1841
o Leads Parliament
o Took from Sovereign
o Leader of Party
o David Cameron
o Her Majesties Government
o Central
o Selects Ministers

8. o 1832, 1867,1892
o One in five men
o 1832-435,000 men
o Equal powers
o Favored Liberals
o 1867-2 million men