Government Structure

Government Structure

1. The EU

   • The House of Commons
     • The House of Lords
       • Devolved assemblies
         • Local government (County/District/Borough)
           • Parish councils
             • This is the lowest tier of governments, who are charged with running the most local services in a town, such as planning permission,
           • These are the local councils that run the local authorities across the UK, dealing with the most local issues and providing day to day services for areas.
         • The Assemblies of devolved countries in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; each have their members and various powers to help run their countries.
       • Made up of over 1,000 Lords, who are mostly appointed. They have less powers then the Commons.
     • Made up of 650 MPs, who are all elected. The PM and their Cabinet sit here.
   • Introduces regulations and laws, agreed by all member of the EU before implementation
   • The Prime Minister and Cabinet
     • The leader of the party who won the most votes at the election, and the secretaries of state for various issues. They run the country.