You can see in this section how the UK government works along with the way the different parliaments and assemblies operate, both nationally and locally.
You can also find out about law and order and the legal systems, how the political parties operate, the way we work with Europe and the European Union, and how the Royal family and the monarchy functions.
Overview of our government
The UK is a parliamentary democracy operating within a constitutional monarchy.
Political parties
The three main political parties are the Labour Party, the Conservative Party and Liberal Democrat Party.
Trooping the colour
The Queen's official birthday is marked each year by a colourful military parade and march-past known as Trooping the Colour.
