House of Commons Flashcards

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Disqualification of being a MP

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  • Anyone who sits in the House of Lords
  • Undischarged bankrupt
  • Members of the armed forces, police, anyone involved in the judicial system
  • Prisoners-
  • ill
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Role of a MP

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  • Take part and vote in debate
  • Represent its constituency
  • Ask Prime Minister question
  • Scrutinise
  • Vote for legislation
  • Fix local problems
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What might a politicians do?

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  • Represent their constituents by campaigning for issue that affect them
  • Run a regular meeting where people can meet them to ask for advice or help on a problem or issue
  • Campaign for their party in an election.
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MP’s in Parliament

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  • Make speeches and take part in debates
  • Asking questions about things that affect your constituents
  • Work for their party
  • Voting
  • Taking part in select committees
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