6.1 - The Origins and Development of the UK Parliament Flashcards
1
Q
What is Parliament comprised of?
A
- House of Commons
- House of Lords
2
Q
When can Parliament first be traced back to?
A
1264
King Henry III got into conflict with the nobility and eventually agreed to share power.
3
Q
When did Parliament become sovereign over the monarch?
A
1689
4
Q
What Act established Parliamentary sovereignty over the monarch?
A
Bill of Rights 1689.
5
Q
Why is the executive and legislature fused in the UK?
A
The executive is decided with members from the Commons (and some Lords).
Power is derived from the Commons, and if the Commons loses confidence, they can be ousted.
