1.1 Flashcards
1
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Members of Parliament
A
The monarch.
The House of Lords
The House of Commons
2
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The Lords
A
Members called peers. 800 peers. Used to all be noblemen. Were all hereditary, but now only 92 are. Rest are life positions who cannot pass them on. Lords act as a ‘double check’.
3
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The Commons
A
Elective representatives of the people. 650 Members of Parliament.
4
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Government
A
650 MPs
Prime Minister - Leader of Majority Party
Propose new laws
5
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Bill Process
A
Green Paper White Paper First Reading Second Reading Committee Stage Report Stage Third Reading HoL Royal Assent
6
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Examples of Bill Process
A
Criminal Justice Act (2003) - changed double jeopardy rule after Macpherson Report.
Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) - rushed through parliament as over-reaction to moral panic. Many flaws.
