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Chapter V
The UK government, the law and your role
How Parliament, elections, courts and devolved institutions fit together.
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Democracy and the British constitution
The sources and development of democracy and the constitution.
6 min readThe monarch, Parliament and government
How the head of state, Parliament and executive government fit together.
9 min readElections, political parties and local government
Voting, elections, political participation and council services.
8 min readDevolution and international institutions
Government across the four nations and Britain's international role.
6 min readThe law, police and courts
Criminal and civil law, policing, courts and legal professionals.
8 min readRights, responsibilities and everyday law
Legal protections, everyday obligations and participation in community life.
10 min read