The UK government is also spilt into the national (central) government and the local authorities.

National (central) government * Members of Parliament are elected by the UK’s public. * They raise money through tax and VAT. * They are responsible for operating our country.
They pay for: * NHS * Bits of education (Sure Start) * Benefits * Pensions * Army (other security)

National (central) government * Members of Parliament are elected by the UK’s public. * They raise money through tax and VAT. * They are responsible for operating our country.
They pay for: * NHS * Bits of education (Sure Start) * Benefits * Pensions * Army (other security)

Local authorities * Councillors elected by local people in that area. * They raise money through council tax, parking fees/fines etc. * Responsible for operating local estates/council.
They pay for: * Schools * Bin services * Local street repairs * Recreations (e.g. parks etc.) * Social services * Big events in the area (e.g. firework displays)
Local authorities * Councillors elected by local people in that area. * They raise money through council tax, parking fees/fines etc. * Responsible for operating local estates/council.
They pay for: * Schools * Bin services * Local street repairs * Recreations (e.g. parks etc.) * Social services * Big events in the area (e.g. firework displays)

The structure of government & the process of policy-making

Using the contemporary issue of legalising cannabis in the UK, (Hopkins, 2015) I will explain the policy-making process and what happens at each stage.
Stage 1- consultation:
The government will make a draft copy of the points we have towards legalising cannabis (which is called a bill) and will ask seniors to scrutinize it.
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