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The UK parliament is responsible for national policy. The assemblies have certain powers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Most members of the UK parliament are from the main 3 political parties. Nationalist parties are strongly represented in the assemblies.
Britain has a constitutional monarchy. This means that although head of state, the King or Queen, has limits their powers.
The Queen's official birthday is marked each year by a colourful military parade and march-past known as Trooping the Colour
There is no single legal system in the UK. England and Wales operate the same system. In Scotland and Northern Ireland each has its own.
1000s of not-for-profit organisations provide services in the UK and overseas supporting social, economic and cultural causes.
The UK is 1 of Europe’s 48 countries and a member of the European Union - a partnership of nations working to benefit their citizens.
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