British Citizenship Practice Test

The term "Parliamentary democracy" signifies that the government is elected by the people and must remain accountable to Parliament. In this system, members of Parliament are elected representatives who reflect the will of the electorate. The government holds office as long as it has the confidence of the majority in Parliament, meaning that it is responsible to the elected representatives and, by extension, to the citizens.

In the UK's case, the Prime Minister and the majority of the government come from the party or coalition that holds the most seats in the House of Commons, which is elected by the public. This establishes a connection between the governed and the government, ensuring that the government's actions and policies can be scrutinized and challenged by the elected Parliament, promoting accountability and transparency in governance. This system differs from others where a monarch has absolute authority or where decisions are made directly by popular vote without intermediary elected representatives.