UK
The name of the building where the UK Parliament meet
Westminster Palace, or the Houses of Parliament.
The head of the US Government
the President
In 1215 this group of people wanted to limit the power of the King.
the nobles
The number of original US colonies settled and controlled by England.
13 Colonies
To receive money, land, or a title after a family member dies.
to inherit
The head of the UK government who is responsible for presenting new laws to the Monarch and the Members of Parliament
the Prime Minister
The building in D.C, USA, called the seat of Congress, or where congress meets.
Capitol Hill
This king became infamous for having absolute power- the ability to do whatever he wanted.
King John
The war for independence from England
Revolutionary War
To choose someone to take public office to represent your views.
to elect
The house that includes twenty-six Bishops from the Church of England
the House of Lords.
The Three Branches of Government
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
One of the first documents in history that limited the power of the king, and gave more power to the people
the Magna Carta
The document, written by colonists, that declared independence from England
the Declaration of Independence
To assign someone to take public office (The job of the monarch or president).
to appoint
The elected representatives who work in the House of Commons.
Members of Parliament, or the MP's.
The two houses in the US Congress
the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The House of _________ was created when the nobles met to discuss the major issues of the day.
the House of Lords
A famous general in the war, and the first president of the United States
George Washington
To accuse a public official of doing something illegal, forcing him to resign from office.
to impeach
The political party that is not in power, but challenges the Government in Parliament.
the Opposition party.
A court of nine judges who decide if a new law follows the Constitution
the Supreme Court
He introduced travelling royal judges
Henry II