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British Government

The British Government operates as a parliamentary democracy, meaning that citizens elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent them. The government is led by the Prime Minister, who is the head of government and usually the leader of the majority party in Parliament. The Parliament consists of two houses: the House of Commons (elected MPs) and the House of Lords (appointed and hereditary members). The government makes and enforces laws, while the monarch (currently King Charles III) serves as a ceremonial figure. Key responsibilities include managing public services, the economy, and foreign relations.

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    The British government is a parliamentary democracy, meaning that the government is elected by the people and is accountable to Parliament. It has three main parts: the Monarch, who is the ceremonial head of state; Parliament, which consists of the House of Commons (elected representatives) and the House of Lords (appointed and hereditary members); and the Prime Minister, who leads the government and is typically the leader of the ruling party. The government makes and enforces laws, while Parliament debates policies and holds the government accountable. This system allows for representative governance and separation of powers.