Parliament Flashcards
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Backbencher
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An mp, or member of the house of lords who does no hold a ministerial or shadow ministerial position.
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Frontbencher
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An mp, or member of the house of lords who holds a ministerial or shadow ministerial position.
3
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House of commons
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The lower chamber, and primary chamber of uk legislature. It is directly elected by voters.
4
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House of lords
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The upper chamber of uk legislature. Not elected by voters.
5
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Legislature
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The branch of government responsible for passing laws.
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Parliament
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An assembly that has the power to debate and make laws.
7
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Division
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A vote in parliament
8
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Whip
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Party official responsible ensuring that mps turn up to parliament and follow party instructions on how to vote.
