What is the UK’s government system?

The UK is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. This means that while the monarch (currently King Charles III) is the head of state, the role is largely ceremonial, and political power rests with the elected parliament. The UK’s Parliament is made up of two houses: the House of Commons, which is elected by the public, and the House of Lords, which includes appointed members. The Prime Minister, who is the head of government, is usually the leader of the party that has the most seats in the House of Commons.