HOC and HOL Flashcards
1
Q
What are backbenchers?
A
members of parliament who are not in the front bench- most MPs start out like this.
2
Q
What is the opposition?
A
the oppositional party is the party with the secomd largest seats- to critise the current government
3
Q
What are by- elections?
A
A by- election happens when a seat becomes vaccant
4
Q
How many members in the house of lords?
A
772
5
Q
What happend in April 2017?
A
Teresa May called a general election, 509 voted to do it including labour MPs. She went from 331 to 318 seats for MPs.
