The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. The monarch (the King or the Queen) is the Head of State. The monarch reigns with the support of Parliament.
The powers of the monarch are not defined precisely. In theory, the constitution of
this country provides three branches: Parliament, which makes laws, the
government, which “executes" laws, i.e. puts into effect, and the law courts which
interpret laws. The legislature is bicameral Parliament. Parliament consists of two
chambers: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The executive branch
consists of the central Government, government departments, and local authorities.
The Government consists of the Prime Minister, formally appointed by the Queen
and ministers with departmental responsibilities, of whom the Ministers of State form
the Cabinet. The British Government is responsible for initiating and directing the
national policy. The Supreme Court is the highest organ of the judiciary. The
functions of the judiciary are only to determine common law and interpret Acts of
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