Parliament Flashcards
How many aspects are there to Parliament?
Three- House of Commons, House of Lords and The Crown
Whose job is it to introduce laws that were promised during the general election?
House of Commons
Whose job is it to offer expertise on how to improve the law?
House of Lords
Influences on Parliament: Pressure Groups- what do they do?
They specialise and force government to act on their interests. Such as British Medical Association who represent doctors to promote a certain cause.
Influences on Parliament: The Media- what does it do?
It is a means in which opinion can change within the law about what is published. This causes government to bow to such public opinion
(Stigma)
Influences on Parliament: Manifesto Promises- How does this influence them?
at the beginning of the general election, the government set out a manifesto whereby they set an agenda, if they do this then they may be able to get into power.
Influences on Parliament: Lobbying- what do they do?
Some people persuade MP’s to support their cause. The name ‘lobbying’ is used as they meet in hallways/lobbies . Normally, lobbying occurs when persuading an MP to ask a Q in HOC so that the issue gets publicity.
What is a Bill?
A law in its creation stage
Who is a civil servant?
People who carry out instructions given by their Political ‘master’
What is a public bill?
They affect the whole country, drafted by civil servants which tend to be successful as MP’s can whip ministers to vote for the bill
What is a private members bill?
Individual MP’s may introduce a bill and each year there is a ballot whereby they get given the opportunity to do so. These often aren’t successful however as the party in power can block the bills
What is a private bill?
this bill affects organisations or individuals as they deal with personal matters. Hence ‘private’.
Ultra vires: out of date. Which case applies?
R v Fire Brigade Union
Ultra vires: procedure hadn’t been followed. Which case applies?
Aylesbury Mushroom Case
Ultra vires: unreasonable. Which case applies?
Wednesbury Case
