GLOSSARY : Key Words+Definitions Flashcards
what is an Act
a law that has been passed by politicians. it has to pas through the house of commons, house of lords and be signed by the monarch
what is a Ballot
Method of voting involving marking a paper and placing it in a box
what is a Bill
a proposal for a law . it is called a bill until it becomes an act
what is a Borough Constituency
An area which elected MPs. Boroughs were urban areas and were called burghs in Scotland. Abolished in 1885
what is a Constituency
An Area which elects MPs. today each constituency elects one MP. This was not always the case; also called a seat
what is a County Constituency
An area which elected MPs. Counties were rural areas. abolished in 1885
what is the Franchise
another word for the right to vote
what is the House of Commons
Made up of MPs elected by the people. they have the vote for bills before they become acts of parliaments
what is the House of Lords
Made up of unelected lords. appointed or got their position as their title passed through the family. had to vote for bills before they become an act of Parliament
what are Hustings
a method of voting where voters raise their hands
what is an MP
a member of Parliament elected to the house of commons
what is Parliament
refers to the house of commons and the house of lords
what is a Peer
Another term for a Lord
what is the Prime Minister
The MP who leads the largest party in the house of commons
what is a reform
Change; hopefully for the better
