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The country’s head of government occupies office based on what?

  • Election result

  • Their command of House of Commons

  • Monarch's Choice

  • High Council

Answer

The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, meaning that the monarch is the head of state but does not have executive power. Instead, the prime minister is the head of government and exercises executive power. The prime minister is appointed by the monarch and must be able to command the support of the House of Commons.
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