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The UK is made up of four countries. Find out about law and order and the legal system.
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.
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, 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.
Read about Europe & European Union.
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