What type of government is the UK under?
The United Kingdom is a Constitutional Monarchy in which the reigning monarch (that is, the king or queen who is the head of state at any given time) does not make any open political decisions. All political decisions are taken by the government and Parliament.
Is UK a free country?
Although the United Kingdom is a sovereign country, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are also widely referred to as countries.
When did the UK stop being a monarchy?
From 1603, the English and Scottish kingdoms were ruled by a single sovereign. From 1649 to 1660, the tradition of monarchy was broken by the republican Commonwealth of England, which followed the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
When did England become a parliamentary democracy?
The Reform Act of 1832, which is generally viewed as a historic threshold in the development of parliamentary democracy in Britain, extended the suffrage to about 7 percent of the adult population (see Reform Bill).
Then back to your question, UK is a capitalist country by definition. Its economy is based on free market transaction and most factors of production can be owned by private individuals. Actually, most developed countries in the world (US, UK, EU and Japan) can be said to be capitalist.
Does the UK own America?
These colonies were formally known as British America and the British West Indies before the Thirteen Colonies declared their independence in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) and formed the United States of America.
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British America.
| British America and the British West Indies | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Administered from London, England |
Can a US citizen live in the UK?
American citizens can live in the UK up to 6 months without a visa. If you want to visit more frequently you can apply for a 2, 5 or 10 year Standard Visitor Visa. This allows you to stay for up to 6 months at a time for the duration of your visa.
Can the Queen of England declare war?
Today, some prerogative powers are directly exercised by ministers without the approval of Parliament, including the powers of declaring war and of making peace, the issue of passports, and the granting of honours.