The United Kingdom is a unitary state with devolution that is governed within the framework of a PARLIMENTARY DEMOCRACY under A CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
The Queen sees the Prime Minister each week as well as speaks to other ministers. 2. Receives copies of important government papers. 3. Ceremonial duties e. g State Opening of Parliament each year.
is exercised by the British government, on behalf of and the consent of the monarch, and the devolved governments of Scotland and Wales and the Northern Ireland Executive.
is vested in the two chambers of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, as well as in the Scottish Parliament and Welsh and Northern Ireland asemblies.
Country is in fact government by Cabinet. Cabinet - about 20 leading ministers headed by the prime minister. Goverment is formed by the party with majority support in the House of Commons.
The second largest party form the official Opposition and "shadow cabinet" - has a duty to criticise government policies and to present and alternative programme.
