Main bodies when making the law Flashcards

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what are the three bodies that are mainly involved in law making process?

A

house of commons
house of lords
the monarch

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which of the three bodies is the only democratic elected element?

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house of commons

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how is the house of commons structed?

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divdied into 65 constituentuenices each vote for MP

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what is the vote called for the MP ? Wen does it occur?

A

GENERALL ELECTION 5 years

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how is the government formed?

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government is formed by political party with majority of MPS in HofC

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is the house of lords elected or non - elected?

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its non elected

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what is the house of lords made up of?

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92 hereditary peer/ 7000peers/ 26 most senior bishops

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does the house of commons override the house of lords ?

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yes the house of commons can override the house of lords

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what is imperfect bicameralism ?

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the two houses are not equal in power

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10
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what does the constitutional monarchy?

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it means the queen is bound to exercise power authority only within the limits prescribed the law

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