Old the structure and the role of parliament

Question 1

The UK has a bicameral system of parliament

what does this mean?

Answer 1

This means it is made up of two chambers – the house of commons and house of lords.

Parliament is the legislature and has the role of making laws in the UK

Question 2

backbenchers

Answer 2

MPs that do not sit in the two front benches in the house of commons. All political parties have backbenchers

Question 3

who are the MPs who sit on the front benches made up of?

Answer 3

The MPs who sit on the front benches in the house of commons are members of the government, cabinet ministers, members of the shadow cabinet and the opposition party’s leadership team

Question 4

what is the speaker’s role in HOC?

Answer 4

The speaker in the house of commons is an MP who manages and chairs debates in the chamber. The speaker is elected by other MPs

Question 5

what is the speaker’s role in HOC?

Answer 5

The speaker in the house of commons is an MP who manages and chairs debates in the chamber. The speaker is elected by other MPs