The political system of Great Britain

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The United Kingdom is situated in the north-west coast of Europe.

The United Kingdom is situated in the north-west coast of Europe.

It is consists of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Head of State - Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II is

Head of State - Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state of the

UK as well as of fifteen other independent Commonwealth countries.
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The monarch itself is symbolic rather than political, and only has

The monarch itself is symbolic rather than political, and only has

"the right to be consulted, the right to encourage, and the right to warn".
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The powers of the Queen of Great Britain: the queen is

The powers of the Queen of  Great Britain:

the queen is the head of state
has the right reward

for services to the state
has the right to veto laws passed by Parliament
the queen may convoke an  extraordinary session of parliament
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The UK Parliament

The UK Parliament

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The UK is a parliamentary monarchy. The British Parliament consists of

The UK is a parliamentary monarchy. The British Parliament consists of two

Houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Parliament is one of the most important parts of the British state machinery. Parliament exercises and judicial functions.