PARLIAMENT AS A SYSTEM-FORMING ELEMENT OF THE POLITICAL STRUCTURE OF GREAT BRITAIN
The peculiarity of the British Parliament - a very modern institution in its very essence-is also evident in the role that various kinds of ceremonies play in the organization of its activities. The annual opening of the parliamentary sessions is held with pomp and ceremony, observing ancient rituals. The peculiarity of the British Parliament is that it functions in the unique conditions of the absence of a written Constitution in the country. Some of the rules relating to its organization and activities are contained in the ordinary laws of the country (there are very few of them), others - in the unwritten rules of the Constitution, constitutional agreements. The article reflects the history of the formation of the British Parliament, describes the British Parliament as a political institution and identifies its features. In addition, the article outlines the features of the dissolution of the British Parliament during the last election campaign against the background of disputes about "Brexit" and outlines the possible consequences of "Brexit" for the UK. At the end, conclusions are made based on the results of the study.