British Government
Definition
The entity responsible for governing and making decisions on behalf of the United Kingdom and its citizens.
Related terms
Parliament: The legislative body in the UK that creates and passes laws.
Prime Minister: The head of government in the UK, appointed by the monarch or elected by parliament.
Cabinet: A group of senior government officials chosen by the Prime Minister to advise on policy-making.
"British Government" appears in:
Subjects (4)
AP European History
AP US Government
AP US History
AP World History: Modern
Practice Questions (1)
What effect does the British Government decision to shrink its military have on aggregate demand?
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