No. 10 Downing Street

Good Morning, Kindergartners,

The political leader in the United States, Barack Obama, is called The President. He lives in the White House in Washington, D.C. In the United Kingdom, the political leader is called the Prime Minister. His name is David Cameron and he lives at No. 10 Downing Street in London (see photos).

Did you know that England also has a queen? That's right! Her name is Elizabeth II. Her role is mostly ceremonial. That means she is not in charge of the government, but she does have some power. How much power she has is determined by laws enacted (or made) by Parliament. The British Parliament is similar to the U.S. Congress--they both function as the legislature. That might sound a little confusing, but just remember that the legislative part of the government is the part that makes laws.