In order to talk about the British electoral system I think it is necessary to ask ourselves what it is to be British . A Brit would probably say ,' his right to speak his mind '! Why do so many people think this is important ? The answer lies in British history and the following sources will help you see how , starting with Keystage3 and the Magna Carta ..
">Linkhttp://www.unlockingarchives.nen.gov.uk
There are lots of other interesting things to look into on this site . Take your time and learn about the British , the way they think and why, if that is possible !
Now that you know where it all began let's find out about the system today .
I have often asked myself how the electoral system in Britain actually worked ( ?!? )Now by watching the following site I will find out . Try it yourself and see !
">Linkhttp://www.parliamentlive.tv/Main/Films.aspx
Once you have logged into the site roll down to Films then The General Elections Explained . It lasts for about 25 mins but is well worth it ! You find out about the different parties , the campaigns the ballots and the work that goes into being a candidate ! There is loads of super vocabulary as well as explanations about signing up on the electoral registration form to the secret ballot and the announcement of votes by the returning officer !
The film is rather interesting , don't you think ? However if you still need more information log into this :
">Linkhttp://lve.scola.ac-paris.fr/anglais/ukressources.php
Roll down to Le système politique anglais or as I prefer The British political system and find out all about it !
If you want to know more about Prime Ministers , past and present , log into :
Once you have logged into the site roll down to Films then The General Elections Explained . It lasts for about 25 mins but is well worth it ! You find out about the different parties , the campaigns the ballots and the work that goes into being a candidate ! There is loads of super vocabulary as well as explanations about signing up on the electoral registration form to the secret ballot and the announcement of votes by the returning officer !
The film is rather interesting , don't you think ? However if you still need more information log into this :
">Linkhttp://lve.scola.ac-paris.fr/anglais/ukressources.php
Roll down to Le système politique anglais or as I prefer The British political system and find out all about it !
If you want to know more about Prime Ministers , past and present , log into :
">Linkhttp://www.number10.gov.uk/
You are now ready to cross the Channel and talk politics , or at least not look stupid if someone asked you about the system ! I hope it helped .
