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Should the UK Change Its Voting System?

What would make a voting system fair, and would everyone agree on the same definition of fairness? Open Full Article...

Referendums and Representative Democracy

If voters already elect MPs to make decisions for them, why would the UK sometimes ask everyone to vote directly on one question? Open Full Article...

The Monarch’s Constitutional Role in the UK

If the King formally appoints the Prime Minister and gives Royal Assent to Bills, does that mean he actually runs the government? Open Full Article...

Elections: First Past the Post Explained

If a candidate wins only 38% of the votes, how can they still win the election? Open Full Article...

The Role of the Opposition in UK Parliament

If the Opposition does not run the government, why does Parliament give it special opportunities to challenge those who do? Open Full Article...

The House of Commons and House of Lords Compared

If both Houses help make laws, why does the UK Parliament need two of them? Open Full Article...

MPs, Ministers and the Prime Minister

If all ministers can be parliamentarians, why are most MPs not ministers? Open Full Article...

How a Bill Becomes UK Law

If the government announces a new law today, does that mean it is already the law? Open Full Article...