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The British empire at its height stretched across the globe covering about a quarter of the land mass and roughly a quarter of the worlds population.
The Laws across the Empire were based on English law, but were supplemented by locally enacted laws.
Countries of the empire were as follows, ( some names have changed since the days of the British Empire though ...
Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; The Bahamas; Bangladesh; Barbados; Belize; Botswana; Brunei Darussalam; Cameroon; Canada; Cyprus; Dominica; Fiji Islands; The Gambia; Ghana; Grenada; Guyana; India; Jamaica; Kenya; Kiribati; Lesotho; Malawi; Malaysia; Maldives; Malta; Mauritius; Mozambique; Namibia; Nauru; New Zealand; Nigeria; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; St Kitts and Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Swaziland; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tuvalu; Uganda; United Republic of Tanzania; USA; Vanuatu; Zambia.
Many countries on gaining independance continued to maintain the infrastructure left after the Empire for example
The English language as either the main or second language.
A democratic parliamentary system of government modelled on the English Parliament.
A legal system based upon English law. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, one of the United Kingdom's highest courts of appeal, in some cases still acts even though they have gained independance..
British based education model, including Public and Boarding schools, taking examinations which originate from UK based exam boards.
High level of interest in National sports including Rugby, Football and Cricket
A military, police and civil service based upon British models
English banking methods
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What do emperors govern?
Emperors govern their empires; they are the heads of state of their territories.
Who in England was supposed to make the laws to govern the entire empire?
The Parliament of England at Westminster made the laws governing the British Empire.
What laws govern uniformly accelerated motion?
laws govern motion
Compare the roman empire and the british empire?
Both the Roman and British empires influenced the regions of their worlds that they conquered or occupied. Both empires introduced their laws and cultural values the empires had. Both empires also recruited members of these regions to become part of their military forces.
What is the body of laws that govern the church?
The Ten Commandments are the body of laws that govern the Church.
What is the name of the body of laws that govern the Church?
Canon Law is the body of laws that govern the Church.
What is the govonor's job?
create laws,and govern
Did british govern the 13 colonies?
Yes
Which body located in Jamestown Virginia was the first elected assembly to govern in a British colony?
The House of Burgesses was the first elected assembly to govern in a British colony.
Why is the code of Hammurabi such an important factor in development of empires?
because it helped the people in disciple, self-control. it helped Hammurabi govern nicely and adequately making sure all laws were fair and just. it improved agriculture and the worship of God and gods.
What are the succeeding empires in order?
Greek, Roman, Ottoman, British are some empires in succeeding order (there are others).
What is the name for the body of laws that govern the Church?
Canon law.
