Parliament Flashcards
1
Q
what is the house of commons?
A
contains 650 MPs
it is the lower chamber of the UK legislature and it is directly elected by voters
2
Q
what is the house of lords?
A
it is the upper chamber and it is not directly elected by voters
3
Q
what does bicameralism refer to?
A
a political system in parliament which consists of two chambers in legislature
4
Q
what is legislature?
A
a branch of government responsible for passing laws
5
Q
what is parliament?
A
An assembly that has the power to debate and make laws.
