United Kingdom

Author: U.S. Corbstone Publishing Company
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The kings and queens have ruled Britain for over a thousand years. Although Britain replaced the monarchy with a democratic system long ago, visitors to the country might still think the royal family holds power. The portrait of the current Queen Elizabeth II can be seen everywhere on stamps and coins. The postal service, military, and government are even referred to as "Her Majesty's."
Students at Oxford and Cambridge generally do not attend lectures or labs every day. Instead, they meet with a tutor once a week for guidance, and then study independently or in groups. Each week, the tutor assigns short essays or research projects to monitor the students' progress. After three years, all students must take exams and write a research paper. A faculty committee determines how well they have learned and whether they can graduate.