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Chapter V

The UK government, the law and your role

How Parliament, elections, courts and devolved institutions fit together.

6 lessons 47 minutes
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Chapter IVSociety & culture

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01

Democracy and the British constitution

The sources and development of democracy and the constitution.

6 min read
02

The monarch, Parliament and government

How the head of state, Parliament and executive government fit together.

9 min read
03

Elections, political parties and local government

Voting, elections, political participation and council services.

8 min read
04

Devolution and international institutions

Government across the four nations and Britain's international role.

6 min read
05

The law, police and courts

Criminal and civil law, policing, courts and legal professionals.

8 min read
06

Rights, responsibilities and everyday law

Legal protections, everyday obligations and participation in community life.

10 min read

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