The United Kingdom (UK) is a country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. It consists of four countries—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland—and operates under a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system.
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Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where a king or queen acts as Head of State within parameters set by constitution.
Parliamentary System: A democratic form of government where executive branch derives its legitimacy from legislature (parliament) & is accountable to it.
House Of Commons & House Of Lords: Two chambers that make up UK Parliament; Commons members are elected while Lords members aren't.