Govenment and parliament.

Member of the government are MPs or Peers. But there is also Minsters. Minsters work in the government department. This includes Department of health or the Treasury.

The government has around 100 minsters chosen by the Prime Minster.

Laws in parliament.

A bill is a proposal for a new law.

Both Houses of Parliament must agree on this new law.

The Palace of Westminster.

At one end of the palace of Westminster is Big Ben, the clock tower,which is at the north end of the palace. Big Ben is one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks.

The House of Commons chamber.

MPs hold most of their debates in the house of Commons chamber.

The House of Commons has around 646 MPs.

House of Lords chamber.

The Lords chamber has benches either sides and galleries above.

At one end of the chamber is a Throne at which the Queen sits.

The House of Lords has around 700 members.