Introduction to Parliament

Question 1

What is a Parliamentary Government?

Answer 1

• The executive is made up from members of Parliament and is thus accountable to Parliament
• The executive and legislature experience a fusion of powers

Question 2

What is a Parliamentary Government?

Answer 2

• the head of the executive is directly elected by the electorate for a fixed term
• There is a seperation of powers between the executive and legislature

Question 3

What is Bicameralism?

Answer 3

• Parliament is made up of two chambers - house of lords and commons

Question 4

What does accountability reference in terms of Parliament?

Answer 4

• MP’s are accountable to voters, ministers are accountable to Parliament
• under FPTP held accountable through elections

Question 5

What does it mean to be a responsible government?

Answer 5

• should be able to complete it’s manifesto