Main bodies when making the law Flashcards
what are the three bodies that are mainly involved in law making process?
house of commons
house of lords
the monarch
which of the three bodies is the only democratic elected element?
house of commons
how is the house of commons structed?
divdied into 65 constituentuenices each vote for MP
what is the vote called for the MP ? Wen does it occur?
GENERALL ELECTION 5 years
how is the government formed?
government is formed by political party with majority of MPS in HofC
is the house of lords elected or non - elected?
its non elected
what is the house of lords made up of?
92 hereditary peer/ 7000peers/ 26 most senior bishops
does the house of commons override the house of lords ?
yes the house of commons can override the house of lords
what is imperfect bicameralism ?
the two houses are not equal in power
what does the constitutional monarchy?
it means the queen is bound to exercise power authority only within the limits prescribed the law