UK Political System
Judicial branch
House of lords
chamber of revision, providing expertise in redrafting legislation in the commons
Comprised of hereditary peers such as, the Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount, or baron,
supreme court
Judges are appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister.
highest court of appeal
determine whether policy directives or administrative acts violate common law or an act of Parliament
Legislature
Parliament
The House of Commons
bills must be introduced in the commons and the Lords
consist of 650 members known as members of Parliament (MPs).
The commons has three main functions to pass laws, to provide finances for the Commons state by authorizing taxation, and to review and scrutinize public administration and government policy.
exercises the main legislative power in Britain
Executive Branch
Cabinet Government
responsible for policy making, supreme control of government, and coordination of all government departments
Monarchy
king and queen
Royal family
Members of the Royal Family support The Queen in her many State and national duties, as well as carrying out important work in the areas of public and charitable service, and helping to strengthen national unity and stability. https://www.royal.uk/role-royal-family#:~:text=Members%20of%20the%20Royal%20Family,strengthen%20national%20unity%20and%20stability.
