Parliament

Question 1

4 reasons why democracy requires a second chamber

Answer 1

1. Offers a safeguard against legislative changes that breach democratic principles, impair rights or are ill advised
2. Scrutiny of the commons/ government
3. Improve the social representativeness of legislators
4. Expertise

Question 2

How many hereditary peers are there

Answer 2

92

Question 3

What is the Salisbury Convention

Answer 3

Lords can’t oppose a second reading to a bill that a party has in its manifesto

Question 4

3 Strengths of the Lords

Answer 4

1. Peers such as Lord Darzi (surgeon) provide expertise
   2.Diversity has somewhat increased - In 2018 26 percent were women, 6 percent minority’s
2. Scrutinises legislation and can delay for 2 years

Question 5

3 weaknesses of the lords

Answer 5

1. Not elected
2. Swollen - 2018 there were 793 peers, only 27% can attend at one time
3. HOLAC is a weak regulator
   bonus - Cash for honours scandal 2006

Question 6

Steps of Making Laws

Answer 6

Green Paper
Public Discussion
White Paper
Cabinet Vote
Bill presented to parliament
Bill is shaped - readings committees house of lords
Bill becomes law with royal approval

Question 7

4 ways of scrutiny in Parliament

Answer 7

1. Scrutiny of legislation in the commons and lords
2. PMQs
3. Opposition, backbench and adjournment debates
4. Select committees

Question 8

What are select committees

Answer 8

Responsible for overseeing the work of government departments and agencies