UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the "Privy Council"?
AA secret group that advises the monarch on sensitive constitutional and legal matters
BA formal body of senior politicians, judges and others that advises the monarch ✓
CThe private offices, chambers and official working rooms of Parliament
DThe group of senior civil servants who collectively run the UK civil service
Explanation
The Privy Council is a formal body that advises the monarch. Its members include senior politicians, judges and other important figures. In practice, most of its work is done through Orders in Council.
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