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Political system of the United Kingdom

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Politics of the United Kingdom

The political structure of the United Kingdom based on the principle of a unitary state and a constitutional monarchy. Its system of government (known as the Westminster system) taken in other Commonwealth countries such as Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Jamaica.

Queen Elizabeth II

The actual head of state

In fact, the country is not governed by a queen. All the duties of the head of state are on the Prime Minister.

Who is the prime minister, and how it is administered?

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the head of the UK Government and the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. As head of government, Prime Minister performs many of the executive functions. Prime minister appointed by the Queen of Great Britain. Moreover, the Queen may appoint to this position of any citizen of the country.

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - Theresa May

10 Downing Street

10 Downing Street - the official residence of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

10 Downing Street

Parliament

Parliament of the UK it is the highest legislative body in the United Kingdom and the Royal Overseas Territories. It was not led by the British monarch, but it is a part of it. Bicameral Parliament includes the upper house, called the House of Lords, and a lower house, called the House of Commons. The House of Lords is not selected, it includes the Lords Spiritual (the higher clergy of the Anglican Church), the secular lords (peers) and Lords of Appeal, many of whom have inherited their power.

Parliament of the UK

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