British politics Flashcards
Lobby
try to influence the opinions of MPs and Lords
petition
formal proces involving sendig a written appeal to an MP, following a set format, which is then presented to the Commons by the MP
legislation
possible future law
committee stage
period after a proposed law has been discussed by Parliament when it is looked at in detail by a group of people
Bill
proposal for a law currently under discussion
Select Committee
committe that checks and reports on some aspect of government work
scrutinising
looking very closely at
briefing
informational
rallies
large political meetings or demonstrations
ultimately
in the end
down to
the responsibility of
set out
in the correct format
Hansard
the official record of parliamentary business
present
make something known
constituents
people who voted for them, people in their constituency (political region)
