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What you need to know

The formal institutions – 1

  • What is the Queen's official role and what ceremonial duties does she have?
  • How do elections for the House of Commons work? How are candidates selected? What do the Speaker and Whips do?
  • What is the House of Lords and who are its members?
  • How can you visit Parliament?

Remember, you can find the answers to all these questions in the handbook.