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Find out about the way our country is run and how the European Union affects you.
Would you like to find out more about how the political system works and what MPs are doing about the issues that really matter to you?
Catch21 is an internet-based TV channel run by young people that aims to help you do just that.
Elections let the British public have their say on who should be making the decisions in Westminster by voting for a Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them.
Find out how the voting system works and which MP is representing your local area.
There are hundreds of representatives working for you in the Houses of Parliament, but do you know what they do all day? Take a look at what goes on in Westminster here.
The European Union influences much of our day-to-day lives. Find out here how the EU grew into one of the world's most powerful organisations.
In 2005, England's first Children's Commissioner was appointed. Find out how he was selected and the responsibilities he has to children and young people.
