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What is the primary source of legislative power in the British system of parliamentary government?
What is the primary source of legislative power in the British system of parliamentary government?
- The House of Commons (correct)
- The House of Lords
- The Cabinet
- The Prime Minister
Who selects the nation's chief executive in the British system of parliamentary government?
Who selects the nation's chief executive in the British system of parliamentary government?
- Members of the House of Commons (correct)
- The Cabinet
- The Prime Minister
- Members of the House of Lords
What was the primary outcome of the first industrial revolution in Britain?
What was the primary outcome of the first industrial revolution in Britain?
- Increase in royal authority
- Development of a middle class society (correct)
- Establishment of a monarchy
- Expansion of rural areas
During which century was Britain the richest nation in the world?
During which century was Britain the richest nation in the world?
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Which city was the center of world capitalism before and after the Industrial Revolution?
Which city was the center of world capitalism before and after the Industrial Revolution?
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Study Notes
British System of Parliamentary Government
- The primary source of legislative power in the British system of parliamentary government is Parliament.
- The nation's chief executive, the Prime Minister, is selected by the majority party or coalition in Parliament.
Industrial Revolution in Britain
- The primary outcome of the first industrial revolution in Britain was the transformation from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing.
- This revolution occurred in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Britain's Economic Dominance
- Britain was the richest nation in the world during the 19th century.
- London was the center of world capitalism before and after the Industrial Revolution.
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