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A view of the Cwrt in the Senedd building, Cardiff Bay, Wales - a space for members of the Welsh National Assembly to meet after debates. © National Assembly for Wales

The UK parliament is responsible for national policy. Devolved assemblies have certain powers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Political parties

The Northern Ireland Assembly Building, in Stormont, east Belfast. © Getty Images

The Royal Family

Postcards of members of the UK royal family in a stand near Windsore Castle - visible in the background. © Getty Images

Britain has a constitutional monarchy. This means that although head of state, the King or Queen, has limits their powers.

Trooping the Colour

The military spectacle of the Trooping of the Colour, which marks the Queen's official birthday.

The Queen's official birthday is marked each year by a colourful military parade and march-past known as Trooping the Colour

Law and order

The Royal Courts of Justice.

Find out who runs the legal system in the UK.

Charity and voluntary groups

An teacher and children in a well-equipped African classroom. © Getty Images

Find out more about charities and voluntary groups.

Europe

The United Kingdom and European flags flying together. © Getty Images

Europe is the world's second-smallest continent in terms of area, although its population of about 710,000,000 is the third largest - after Asia and Africa.

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