1. In the sentences below substitute the italicized elements with the words and word combinations from column a in exercise 1.

1. Theoretically the people of Britain can put an end to monarchy if they decide so. 2. The Queen appoints statesmen, such as priests of the highest rank and ambassadors, to many important offices on the advice of the Cabinet members directly relating to the subject. 3. The Monarch grants the rank of knight and other awards both individually and on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. 4. The Privy Council, that used to play the role of giving advice to the monarch, has no

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real power now. 5. The monarch’s function nowadays is mostly limited to putting her signature on the papers, though she has the right to be asked for information or advice and examine important documents. 6. The Monarch officially convenes and dismisses the Parliament, declares a break in its sessions, as well as is head of the judicial branch of the government, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and Supreme Governor of the Churches of England and Scotland, but actually it is the govemment accomplishes these duties.

2. Work in pairs. Discuss the following question. What are the functions of the Monarch in the uk?

3. Work in pairs. Read the text below and fill in the gaps in the sentences after it. Monarch

As the official head of state, the monarch formally summons, prorogues and dissolves Parliament and appoints the ministers of the Cabinet. The monarch also serves as head of the judiciary, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, and Supreme Governor of the Church of England and the Church of Scotland. In reality, the government carries out the duties associated with these functions. Theoretically, the monarch appoints all judges, military officers, diplomats, and archbishops, as well as other church officers. The real work of the monarchy consists largely in signing papers. The monarch has the right, however, to be consulted on all aspects of national life and review all important government documents. The monarch may also meet with the Privy Council, a now largely ceremonial body made up of Cabinet members that serves in an advisory capacity to the monarch. The Queen has the power to confer peerages, knighthoods and other honours. She normally does this on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, although a few honours are conferred by the Sovereign personally. The Queen makes appointments to many important state offices, on the advice of the Prime Minister, or the relevant Cabinet Minister. Since Britain is a democracy, the monarchy could potentially be abolished if a majority of the population decides to do so.

The Monarch

• formally Parliament.

appoints Cabinet.