Political system of uk

• The UK's political system is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.
• Monarchy: The UK has a constitutional monarchy, which means that the role of the monarch is largely ceremonial and symbolic. Queen Elizabeth II was the reigning monarch until 2022. The powers of the monarch are limited by the constitution and he or she fulfils mainly ceremonial duties, while actual governance is carried out by elected officials.
• Parliament: The UK Parliament consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
• House of Commons: Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected by the people in general elections. The political party that wins a majority of seats in the House of Commons forms the government and its leader becomes Prime Minister. The House of Commons is responsible for making and passing laws.
• House of Lords: Consists of appointed members including life peers, hereditary peers and bishops. It acts as a revising chamber, considering and proposing amendments to proposed laws, but its power to block legislation is limited.
• Prime Minister: The leader of the party with a majority of seats in the House of Commons becomes Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the head of government and oversees the executive functions, making major policy decisions, appointing ministers and representing the country internationally.