Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy with the King as ceremonial head of state, while governance is conducted through a parliamentary system.
4 Constituent Countries
The country consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with varying degrees of devolved self-governance.
Bicameral UK Parliament
The UK Parliament consists of the House of Commons, directly elected, and the House of Lords, whose members are appointed or hereditary.
First-Past-the-Post Elections
The UK Parliament consists of the House of Commons, directly elected, and the House of Lords, whose members are appointed or hereditary.