Read›Chapter 5The UK Government, the Law and your RoleCheck that you understandIn this chapter (82 sections)▶In this chapterIntroductionIntroduction (continued)5.2.1 Constitutional institutions5.2.2 The monarchy5.2.2.1 The National Anthem5.2.2.2 Oath of allegiance5.2.2.3 Affirmation of allegiance5.2.3 System of government5.2.3.1 The House of Commons5.2.3.2 The House of Lords5.2.3.3 The SpeakerUK elections5.2.3.4.1 European parliamentary elections5.2.3.4.2 Contacting elected membersCheck that you understand5.3.1 The Prime Minister5.3.2 The cabinet5.3.3 The opposition5.3.4 The party system5.3.5 The civil service5.3.6 Local government5.3.7 Devolved administrations5.3.7.1 The Welsh government5.3.7.2 The Scottish Parliament5.3.7.3 The Northern Ireland Assembly5.3.8 The media and governmentCheck that you understand5.3.9 Who can vote?5.3.9.1 The electoral register5.3.10 Where to vote5.3.11 Standing for office5.3.12.1 The UK Parliament5.3.12.2 Northern Ireland Assembly5.3.12.3 Scottish Parliament5.3.12.4 National Assembly for WalesCheck that you understand5.4.1 The CommonwealthCommonwealth members5.4.2 The European UnionEU member states5.4.3 The Council of Europe5.4.4 The United Nations5.4.5 The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)Check that you understandIntroduction (continued)5.5.1 The law in the UK5.5.2 The police and their duties5.5.3 Terrorism and extremismCheck that you understand5.6.1 The judiciary5.6.2 Criminal courts5.6.2.1 Magistrates’ and Justice of the Peace Courts5.6.3 Crown Courts and Sheriff Courts5.6.3.1 Youth Courts5.6.4 Civil courts5.6.4.1 The small claims procedure5.6.5.1 SolicitorsCheck that you understandIntroduction (continued)5.7.1 Equal opportunities5.7.2 Domestic violence5.7.3 Female genital mutilation5.7.4 Forced marriage5.8.1 Income tax5.8.2 National Insurance5.8.2.1 Getting a National Insurance numberIntroduction (continued)Check that you understandIntroduction (continued)5.10.1 Values and responsibilities5.10.2 Being a good neighbour5.10.3 Getting involved in local activitiesIntroduction (continued)5.11.1 Jury service5.11.2 Helping in schools5.11.2.1 School governors and school boards5.11.3 Supporting political parties5.11.4 Helping with local services5.11.5 Blood and organ donation5.11.6 Other ways to volunteerIntroduction (continued)Check that you understand