Lesson 7 (Keal)

Question 1

How can having a strong majority allow you to pass bills quickly? (refer to the House of Lords)

Answer 1

A strong majority means when you propose a bill

It will likely pass the Commons

and then, if you appoint a lot of peers, will easily pass the Lords

Question 2

Weakness of the Brit. Constitution?

Answer 2

Uncertainty of what the actual rules are

Elective dictatorship (due to the mix of the executive and the legislative)

Question 3

What can’t the House of Lords oppose + what convention is that known as?

Answer 3

legislation that is apart of the ruling party’s manifesto

the Salisbury Convention

Question 4

Which party can make proposals about appointing peers?

Answer 4

The ruling party AND the opposition