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1、2019/4/20,3,National flags of the UK,St. Georges Flag (England) St Andrews Flag (Scotland) The Red Dragon (Wales) St Patricks Flag (Ireland) National flags of the UK,The Union Jack,2019/4/20,5,National Flower of England,The Tudor rose sometimes called the English Rose is a traditional emblem of Engl
2、and takes its name and origins from the Tudor dynasty,2019/4/20,6,British national anthem (国歌),“God Save the Queen/ the King“ Used to be an anthem used in a number of Commonwealth realms; Currently serves as the national anthem of the United Kingdom, one of the two national anthems of New Zealand, a
3、nd the royal anthem of Canada, Australia, Jamaica and the Isle of Man. God save the Queen God save our gracious Queen 帝保佑女王， Long live our noble Queen 祝她万寿无疆， God save the Queen 神佑女王。 Send her victorious 常胜利， Happy and glorious 沐荣光；孚民望，心欢畅； Long to reign over us 治国家，王运长； God save the Queen. 神佑女王！ Th
4、y choicest gifts in store 愿上帝恩泽长， On her be pleased to pour 选精品，倾宝囊， Long may she reign 万岁女王！ May she defend our laws 愿她保护法律， And give us ever cause 使民心齐归向， To sing with heart and voice 一致衷心歌唱， God save the Queen. 神佑女王！ Video,Rose more than a symbol of love,National Bird: Bald Eagle,“Old Glory” or “
5、Stars and Stripes”,NATIONAL ANTHEM: THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER by Sir Francis Scott,Uncle Sam,Ethnic Groups,Hispanic communities American Indians Asian groups European immigrants Blacks,What are the large ethnic groups from Europe ?,the Anglo-Saxons the Italians the Germans the Irish,The Queen is the
6、symbol of the whole nation. In law, She is head of the executive, an integral part of the legislature, head of the judiciary, the commander-in-chief of all the armed forces and the “supreme governor“ of the Church of England. She gives Royal Assent to Bills passed by parliament.,女王是国家的象征。从法律上讲，她是行政首
7、脑，立法机构的组成部分，司法首脑，全国武装部队总司令，英国国教“至高无上“的领袖。她任命首相和重要的政府官员。对议会通过的法案给予御准。,The United Kingdom is a unitary, not a federal, state. Parliament consists of the Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.,英国是中央集权国家，而不是联邦制国家。议会由君主，上议院和下议院组成。,The main functions of Parliament are: (1) to pass laws; (
8、2) to provide, by voting for taxation, the means of carrying on the work of government; (3) to examine government Policy and administrations, including proposal for expenditure; and (4) to debate the major issues of the day.,议会的主要作用是：（1）通过立法；（2）投票批准税为政府工作提供资金；（3）检查政府政策和行政管理，包括拨款提议；（4）当天的议题辩论。,Politi
9、cal Parties,There are two major political parties in the United States, the Democratic and the Republican parties. Established and supported by those with wealth and power, both have ruled the nation alternatively for different lengths of time. This system is the well-known bipartisanship or two-par
10、ty system practised in the U.S.,Political Parties,Republicans Democrats,In favor of “more government” Often more conservative Elephant = strong and dignified,In favor of “less government” Often more liberal Donkey = smart and brave,Introduction,The Fed gets its structure and power from the U.S. Cons
11、titution (宪法) The Constitution was written and adopted by the “Founding Fathers” in 1787 It is the oldest constitution still in use by any nation,Introduction,The Founding Fathers had experienced the English Monarchy (君主政治) They wanted to design a government where the power was shared by many people
12、 instead of held by just a few people,Electing the President,Step 1 Declare as a Candidate,Announce your intentions and start your campaign. Raise money and hire a staff Create a grassroots force of volunteers in key states.,Step 2 Enter Primaries, Caucuses, and State Conventions,Try to win delegate
13、s committed to vote for you in the summer National Party Convention. To win a Partys nomination requires winning a majority of that partys delegates.,Step 3 The National Party Convention,Each summer prior to the November election the political parties gather in a large meeting to: 1. Write their Par
14、ty Platform 2. Pick their Presidential Candidate 3. Choose their VP 4. Energize their party members 5. Showcase their ticket on national TV,Step 4 The Fall Campaign,From late summer until election day the major party candidates crisscross the country seeking votes. TV debates take place. Campaign Ad
15、s run on Radio, TV, and in Newspapers.,Step 5 Election Day,On the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of Leap Year 2000, 2004, 2008 Presidential elections are held and the popular votes are tallied.,Step 6 The Electoral College,Presidential electors meet on the second Wednesday in D
16、ecember to cast their ballots for President Most electors cast their ballots as their state voters have directed but,Step 7 Counting the Ballots,On January 6th the Electoral College ballots are counted by the Vice-President and certified by the Senate. If a candidate has won 270 or more electoral votes, they are certified.,Sworn in as President of the United States of America,Step 8 Inauguration Day January 20th,Judicial Branc
