Structure of the UK Government

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Main functions of the UK Parliament

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Making laws, scrutinising the government

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Head of State

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Monarch

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Leader of the Cabinet

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Minister

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UK Parliament chambers

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of Commons, House of Lords

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Role of House of Commons

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chamber, makes laws, scrutinises government

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Role of House of Lords

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legislation, provides expertise, limited veto

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Number of MPs in House of Commons

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650

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Number of hereditary peers in House of Lords

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92

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Cabinet

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ministers, main decision-making body

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Civil Service

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politically neutral government staff