Legislature

Question 1

From … to … Coalition MPs rebelled in … of divisions beating the previous record of …. from … to …

Answer 1

2010-2015, 35%, 28%, 2005-2010

Question 2

Kris Hopkins has launched a petition to…

Answer 2

Build a pedestrian bridge between Steeton and Silsden

Question 3

What are the two types of Public Bills? Give an example of each

Answer 3

Government and Private Member’s Bills

Norman Lamb- rejected cannabis legalization bill
Counter terrorism and security act 2015

Question 4

Who is the current speaker and what is his role?

Answer 4

John Bercow
Keeps order in the house
Calls MPs during debates
Gets to vote if there is a tie

Question 5

Name the functions of the House of Commons

Answer 5

Legitimation
Representation
Legislation
Recruitment
Scrutiny
Deliberation

Question 6

What are the stages of a bill?

Answer 6

First reading
Second reading
Committee stage
Report stage
Third reading
Lords stages
Royal assent

Question 7

What are the first and second readings?

Answer 7

First reading- the bill is read out, no debate. Copies are printed.

Second reading- the general principles are debated by MPs. Voting.

Question 8

What happens in the committee stage?

Answer 8

Members of a committee subject a bill to line by lime examination and make amendments

Question 9

What happens in the report stage and third reading?

Answer 9

Report stage- the bill is reviewed by the commons on the floor of the house. MPs can suggest amendments

Third reading- the bill is debated and voted on

Question 10

In…. women made up …. of MPs. In 2015 this was…

Answer 10

1987, 6%

29%

Question 11

The proportion of female Tory mps in 2015 was…

In Labour this was…

Answer 11

20%

41%

Question 12

How many members of the commons are not ethnically white?

Answer 12

41

6% compared to 13% in UK

Question 13

Give 5 arguments for parliament being more representative

Answer 13

Brexit and death penalty- don’t represent opinion
Many come from privileged ,agedbackgrounds and went to private schools
MPs are mostly men
A small proportion of ethnic minorities
Lord is unelected

Question 14

Give 6 reasons why the commons shouldn’t be more representative

Answer 14

MPs do address local issues in surgeries etc.
MPs should be well educated
The best person should be chosen regardless of gender etc
White people can still take minoritys into account
Older MPs may be more experienced
They may have different opinions as they have better knowledge

Question 15

How many MPs supported brexit?

Answer 15

158

Question 16

Give some examples of when select committees have been successful

Answer 16

Budget plans- explained in detail, e.g. Distributional impact
Give probing questions
Encourages bipartisanship
The treasury select committee rung an apology out of Fred Goodwin, a bank boss, after the financial collapse

Question 17

Give examples of how select committees are unsuccessful

Answer 17

Committee members are chosen based on the party proportions in the commons
Not forced to act on recommendations. Reports can be ignored
Pedantic
People aren’t aware of select committees

Question 18

Give the chairs of the liaison select committee, the defense committee and the education committee

Answer 18

Andrew Tyrie, Dr Julian Lewis, Neil Carmichael

Question 19

Give the pros of PMQs

Answer 19

Keeps public interest in politics
Lets backbenchers ask questions
Test of pms performance 
Gives a chance to let the public hear opinions from all sides
Exposes flaws in policy

Question 20

Give the cons of pmqs

Answer 20

Nothing changes as a result
Time is wasted paying tribute
Catching the speakers eye throws up random questions
Punch and Judy politics
Negative view of politics

Question 21

What has Greg Mullholland rebelled against?

Answer 21

Due to coalition. More left wing.
Rebelled against tuition fees, leading a LD backbench rebellion ‘sometimes governments are wrong’

Campaigned against cuts to Wharfedale hospital and presented a 5,000 signature petition to parliament

Question 22

How is Dennis Skinner a rebel?

Answer 22

Supported the Leave campaign
Against bombing Syria
Left wing
'Dodgy Dave'
Voted against party line on HS2

Question 23

How is Philip Davies a rebel?

Answer 23

G8
Suspicious of May
Currently most rebellious MP with nearly 10%
Voted against banning smoking in a private vehicle if a child is present (against whips)
Filibuster- a Green Party bill against NHS reforms
- free hospital parking to carers

Question 24

What is the trustee model

Answer 24

Associated with 18th century MP Edward Burke
Should exercise own judgement
Ultimately follow own conscience
Most MPs

Question 25

What is the Delegate model?

Answer 25

MPs are a mouthpiece for constituents

Their personal views aren’t relevant

Question 26

What is the mandate mode,?

Answer 26

MPs should adhere to the party at all times unless not keeping manifesto promises
Blairs poodles

Question 27

Which Tory MP voted against HS2 as he believed it would negatively effect his constituency?

Answer 27

Mark Pawsey

Question 28

Who was threatened by the whips but refused to drop his bill about banning circus animals?

Answer 28

Mark Pritchard