does parliament have effective legislation Flashcards
1
Q
yes
both the lords and the commons have inflicted…
A
defeats on the governemnt to their proposed legislation
2
Q
yes
backbench MPs and lords can introduce…
A
a private members bills and have done so successfully
3
Q
yes
the lords have become increasingly willing…
A
to challenge the house of common
4
Q
no
legislation can be rushed…
A
through parliament with little time for scrutiny
5
Q
no
MPs can vote on legislation without taking part in…
A
the debates at which attendance can be poor
6
Q
no
whips can enforce party discipline…
A
in voting on legislation
7
Q
no
the house of commons can ignore…
A
ammendments suggested by the house of lords
8
Q
no
the house of lords is limited in power by the…
A
parliament acts and the salisbury convention
