英语国家概况Chapter3.ppt

5.1 Origin of the Commonwealth The Commonwealth of Nations is the successor of the British Empire. From 1960 onwards, new members joined the Commonwealth. 5.1 Origin of the Commonwealth a voluntary association of independent sovereign states to advocate (提倡) democracy, human rights, and to promote economic cooperation and growth of its members 5.2 Characteristics and Functions an organization composed of 53 states a population : 30 percent of the world’s total population Landmass : a quarter of the world’s 5.3 Members of the Commonwealth The headquarters : in London Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)英联邦政府首脑会议 Commonwealth Ministers’ Meeting held annually英联邦部长会议 The Commonwealth Secretariat )英联邦秘书处 The Commonwealth Foundation and other professional associations英联邦基金会及其他组织 5.4 Organizations of the Commonwealth the second Monday in March every year an opportunity to promote understanding of global issues, international cooperation and the efforts to improve the lives of its 1.8 billion citizens 5.5 Commonwealth Day Political Parties: 3 Constitution: 3 Government: 3 Election: every 5 years The Commonwealth: 5 parts I II III IV V summary * * The country is run by the Prime Minister, who is the head of the political party that wins the most votes in democratic General Election which is held every five years. Buckingham Palace The Queen meets with the Prime Minister on a weekly basis here. 2.1.2 Queen In reality, she does everything on the advice of the Prime Minister, and her role is “ceremonial, unpolitical and symbolic”: State opening of the Parliament Royal assent to new law Meeting with the Prime Minister at Buckingham Palace Pay state visits to Commonwealth countries as head of state and non-Commonwealth countries on behalf of the British government 2.1.2 Queen The importance of the monarchy is found in its effects on public attitude. It represents the continuity and adaptabil