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How government works

The United Hampshire Government develops and implements policy, administers public services and is accountable through the constitutional institutions of the United Hampshire Realm.

The Chief Minister and Cabinet

The Chief Minister leads the government. Cabinet brings together the senior ministers responsible for the main areas of government business.

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Government departments

Ministerial departments are led by ministers and supported by civil servants. Non-ministerial departments, executive agencies and other public bodies carry out functions assigned to them within the United Hampshire system.

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The Civil Service

Civil servants support the government of the day, provide impartial advice and deliver public administration and services.

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Parliament and the Judiciary

Parliament is responsible for legislation and scrutiny. The Judiciary exercises judicial functions independently of government.

Constituent countries and local government

Functions are allocated between central government, the constituent countries and local government according to the constitutional and territorial settlement.