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10 Downing Street

Behind The Door

Running the country is a big job. The Prime Minister heads the Government from Number 10 but he is helped by his ministers, civil servants and many other people.

The Prime Minister

Find out about the Prime Minister and his life - see what his job involves, and watch a short film about his typical day.

The Cabinet

Who are the Cabinet? What do they do? Learn more about their role and how they help run the country.

Government Departments

There are many different sections of the Government, each looking after a particular aspect of its work. Read more about each of the departments here.

How laws are made

The Government makes the laws that we all live by. But how does it happen, and what's involved? You can find out all about it here.

Behind the Door Quiz

Test your knowledge of how Government works and how laws are made.