The Westminster system of government may include some of the following features:
• A sovereign or head of state who functions as the nominal or legal and constitutional holder of executive … See more

The head of state or their representative (such as a governor-general) formally appoints as the head of government whoever … See more

In a Westminster system, some members of parliament are elected by popular vote, while others are appointed. Nearly all Westminster-based parliaments have a lower house with … See more

The pattern of executive functions within a Westminster system is quite complex. In essence, the head of state, usually a monarch or president, is a ceremonial figurehead who is the … See more

The electoral system is often set out in a Representation of the People Act. Common ministerial titles include parliamentary secretary and under-secretary. Ministers are supported by private secretaries and government departments are … See more

In the book The English Constitution, Walter Bagehot emphasised the divide of the constitution into two components, the Dignified (that part … See more

The waters of the Thames and of the Potomac both flow into Lake Burley Griffin.— James Killen, Farewell Parliament House - … See more