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A key right as a British citizen is the chance to have your say in how the country is run. This includes a vote in nationwide referendums (the last UK-wide referendum was in 1975) and in local, assembly, and parliamentary elections, and the right to stand for election yourself.
Find out about registering to vote, how to vote, and applying for a postal vote.
Active political parties are a key part of the democratic process in the UK. You can join the Liberal Democrats online or sign up to help your local Liberal Democrats campaign in your area.
There is more information about the British constitution and how the country is run - covering the Prime Minister, the monarchy, devolution, and parliamentary democracy - on the Directgov website. They also have information about political parties and elections.
You can find out about the UK Parliament, including how to visit it, how Parliament works and its history, on the UK Parliament website. Find out about the only directly-elected body of the European Union on the European Parliament's website.
