The UK Parliament is the legislative branch of the government responsible for making laws, holding the government accountable, and representing the interests of the people.
The UK Parliament is made up of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons is made up of elected members of parliament (MPs) and the House of Lords is made up of appointed members.
The House of Commons is responsible for proposing and debating laws, while the House of Lords reviews and suggests amendments to these laws. The House of Commons also holds the power to vote on and approve the budget.
Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected by the citizens of the UK in a general election held every five years. They are elected to represent a specific constituency or geographic area.
The monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II, is considered the head of state in the UK. While the monarch has the power to open and close parliamentary sessions and give royal assent to bills, the role is largely ceremonial and the monarch does not have any real political power.