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n a ministerial form of government .WHO WILL CHOOSE THE PRIME MINISTER AND WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE PRIME MINISTER

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In the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister is the leader of the largest party in the House of Commons. If a party changes leader between elections, there is no requirement for that new leader to face the country in a new general election.

For the details of the PM's functions, may I recommend Googling "10 Downing Street"

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