| Term | Definition |
|---|
| cabinet | The group of the most important government ministers |
| constitution | The system of laws and basic principles |
| MP | The person who is responsible for controlling a state |
| civil servant | A person who works in the civil service |
| legislation | The process of making and passing laws |
| authority | The power to put important laws into effect |
| by-election | An election of a new MP to replace somebody |
| statute | Laws made by Parliament |
| rule of law | Everyone is subject to the laws of the land |
| Sovereignty of Parliament | No restrictions on laws that Parliament can pass |
| constituency | Electoral district |
| candidate | Who is nominated by their party at general election |
| Act of Parliament | Law |
| jurisdiction | The legal power, right, or authority of a court |
| monarchy | The territory ruled over by a monarch |
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