What is the national emblem of England? (A rose) .

The national flower of England is the rose. The flower has been adopted as England's emblem since the time of the Wars of the Roses - civil wars (1455-1485) between the royal house of Lancaster (whose emblem was a red rose) and the royal house of York (whose emblem was a white rose). The Yorkist regime ended with the defeat of King Richard III by the future Henry VII on 22 August 1485 and the two roses were united into the Tudor rose (a red rose with a white centre) by Henry VII when he married Elizabeth of York.

 

The British Parliament consists of two houses - the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

The British Parliament has been called the Mother of Parliaments because many of the world's, legislatures have copied features from it. The Parliament, consists of two houses - the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons has 659 members, elected from the four main political units that make up the United Kingdom. Elections to the House of Commons are an important part of Britain's democratic system. The House of Lords consists of around 1270 non-elected members. Its main legislative function is to examine and revise bills from the Commons. It also acts in a legal capacity as the final court of appeal.

 

Who is the head of the state in Britain? (Queen)

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy. The monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is the head of state. The monarchy in Britain can be traced back about 1200 years, although its role has changed significantly. The monarch must approve all bills passed by the Parliament before they can become laws. The queen also has a weekly meeting with the prime minister to discuss public affairs. The queen's chief public role is to attend ceremonial state occasions and to represent the United Kingdom in visits throughout the country and the world.

 

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy.

The United Kingdom is both a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy. The Parliament, the chief lawmaking body of the United Kingdom, meets in London. The Parliament consists of the monarch, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Queen Elizabeth II acts as head of state, but a group of senior members of parliament called the Cabinet actually governs the United Kingdom. The prime minister leads the government.

 

Who is the chairman of the House of Lords? (Lord Chancellor)

The Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain or Lord Chancellor is a -senior and important functionary in the government of the United Kingdom. He is the second highest ranking of the Great Officers of State. The Lord Chancellor is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Lord Chancellor is a member of the Cabinet and is responsible for the efficient functioning and independence of the courts. One of the Lord Chancellor's responsibilities is to act as the custodian of the Great Seal. The Lord Chancellor is also the chairman of the House of Lords. He sits on the woolsack, a large bag of wool covered with red cloth. It shows that wool made England rich.

Who is the chairman of the House of Commons? (Speaker)

Contrary to what the title would imply, the Speaker of the House of Commons does not speak - that is, he or she does not make speeches or take part in debates. Officially the Speaker is the chairman of the House. That role is now largely ceremonial and today the Speaker's central function is to maintain order in a debate. The Speaker is elected by all the members of the House of Commons. He belongs to one of the political parties in Parliament, but he never votes with other members. However, when the votes are equal, he votes with the government.