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301. UK General Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Jun 17, 2024
Explore the mechanics of UK elections with a focus on the upcoming general election. Understand key political terms and the constitutional monarchy setup. Learn about the UK Parliament structure and the first-past-the-post electoral system. Dive into the UK General Election process, major political parties, and potential outcomes.
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- The UK general election follows a first-past-the-post system where the winning party forms the government based on majority seats.
- The Prime Minister leads the government in the UK parliamentary democracy, holding real political power.
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Explanation of UK Political System
The UK has a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy where the Prime Minister holds real political power. King Charles III, as the current monarch, has ceremonial duties while the Prime Minister makes high-level decisions and sets government policy.
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