10. Since 1688 it has
been customary for
the king or queen to
choose his or her
ministers from
dominant political
party in the
Commons.
11. between 1840 and 1860.
The Houses of
Parliament
are not
particularly
old the
present
building
having been
built
12. can be seen television was
destroyed by incediary boms during World
War II and was later rebuilt preserving its former
character.
It does, however,
incoporate portions of
the mediaeval Palace of
Westminister. The
Commons debating
chamber which
nowadays
13. When the Houses of Parliament are in
session, the clock is illuminated at night by a light
that goes off only when the
House rises.