House of Lords Flashcards
1
Q
Is the HoL elected?
A
No
2
Q
Roughly how many members are in the HoL?
A
About 800
3
Q
Which three groups of people is the HoL made up of?
A
26 senior Church of England clergy (Lords Spiritual)
92 Hereditary Peers
The rest are Life Peers
4
Q
What are Peers not affiliated to a political party known as?
A
“crossbenchers”
