Overview of United Kingdom: Government

The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with the Queen as the nominal head of state, as well a bicameral parliament. The upper house, known as the House of Lords, consists of Hereditary Peers, whose membership is guaranteed by birth right, Life Peers, who are appointed to it by the Queen, as well as the Lords Spiritual, who are appointed by the Church of England. Read More »

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