Answering Your Questions - Part 2

Andrew, a Press Officer at the US Embassy in London, answers more of your questions about life in America.

Answering Your Questions - Part 1

We headed to the US Embassy in London and spoke to Andrew, a press officer, to answer some of your questions!

US Embassy In London

The American Embassy in London is an important office for visiting American citizens. What exactly does it do? Ella and Mason find out…

Military

The US Military and the British Armed Forces work together to make the world a safer place. What areas do they co-operate on - and where can you find members of the US Air Force in the UK? Ella and Mason find out…

Culture

The UK and the US lead the way when it comes to culture. Many British and American TV shows, films and books have been a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. What other cultural connections are there? Ella and Mason find out…

Business

The US and the UK have a strong trade and economic relationship. Each country is the other’s largest foreign investor, and past American investments have had a big impact on life today in Britain. Ella and Mason find out…

Sports

The US and the UK are sometimes fierce sporting rivals but they’re playing on the same side too. Many British sports have benefited from American influence and many American sports are becoming more popular in the UK. Ella and Mason find out…

Congress vs Parliament

Congress and Parliament both play an important part in the US and the UK. What exactly do they do and who’s part of them? Ella and Mason find out…

Making Laws

Laws are the rules that everybody has to follow, telling us what we must and must not do. They make sure our lives go smoothly and keep us safe. Who decides what the law should be and how are new laws created? Ella and Mason find out…

Constitutions

The American constitution is the most important document in the United States. What is the constitution and who wrote it - and why doesn’t the UK have one too? Ella and Mason find out…