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We live in a democracy. Democracy means 'ruled by the people' and this is considered to be the fairest type of government because it means that everybody is equal. Nobody is better than anybody else and everyone has the same power.
The government is divided up into departments. Each department is responsible for a different area of life - employment, agriculture, education, arts, sports, the environment, defence etc.
The central government looks after national affairs, such as health, defence, foreign policy and the environment. The government is responsible for the general welfare of citizens and gives protection to the most vulnerable in society.
Local government looks after local affairs such as roads and transport, education and housing.
More information on national and local government is available in the links below. There's also information about the Young Essex Assembly, where you could have the chance to have your say about things that affect you.
10 Downing Street
Visit the official home of the Prime Minister, you can email the Prime Minister, find out about education or take a virtual tour of No 10.
Young Essex Assembly
Interested in becoming a voice for Young People in Essex? If you are interested then you can apply to become a candidate for the YEA.
Our Man In Parliament
Each week, the BBC's Our Man in Parliament has all the latest info on what goes on in Parliament.
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