Richard, Richard, Richard.
England didn't copy the American form of government. Parliament is composed of the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The idea of representative government dates back to the Magna Carta in 1215, which Richard the Lionhearted's little brother, King John acquiesed to.
The Monarchy is a vital part of the English Government. We are the voice of experience. The present Queen has met with every American President since Eisenhower. She has had 11 Prime Ministers. There is a lifetime of experience in gently dealing with political situations of all kinds. She is the one who is the voice of the people, always expressing the concerns and cares of her loyal subjects to the Prime Minister.
Football has always been called Football in Great Britain. America is the only major country to call it soccer.