The political system of United Kingdom
What is the British form of democracy like?
The political system
of the UK
The UK is made of four countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and has two main Houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
United Kingdom map. England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland. Vector Great Britain map wit UK flag isolated on white background.
The House of Commons
People vote for the 650 members of the House of Commons. The leader of the winning party becomes the Prime Minister.
📷 Chamber of the House of Commons in the Houses of Parliament, London.
Chamber of the House of Commons in the Houses of Parliament, London.
The House of Lords
The House of Lords has different kinds of members. The ruling king or queen, the monarch, is the ceremonial leader of the state and must approve new laws suggested by the government.
House of Lords, UK
Sources:
- UK Parliament (hentedato: 06.09.2023): The two-House system
The two-House system – UK Parliament
- UK Parliament (hentedato: 06.09.2023): Parliament and the Government
Parliament and the Government – UK Parliament
- Gov.uk (hentedato: 06.09.2023): How government works
How government works – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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