1. For THE UNITED KINGDOM, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

2. For THE UNITED KINGDOM:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) How many new bill were included in the Queen’s Speech?
c) How did the Home Secretary explain the bill on stronger penalties for undocumented migrants?
d) What did the Queen say was her government’s priority as Parliament opens?
e) Read about the Queen’s Speech under “Background” below, then watch a clip from her speech under “Resources.” What do you think is most important to learn from this speech?