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UK Government outline
The UK parliament is responsible for national policy. Devolved assemblies have certain powers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Britain has a constitutional monarchy. This means that although head of state, the King or Queen, has limits their powers.
There is no single legal system in the UK. England and Wales operate the same system, while 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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