Parliament

Question 1

How does bicameralism apply to UK parliament?

Answer 1

The UK has an unbalanced bicameral legislature. HoC has greater power.

Question 2

What are the four main functions of parliament?

Answer 2

Legitimation
Scrutiny
Opposition
Accountability

Question 4

How many days do Backbenchers get to schedule debates?

Answer 4

35

Question 5

What happens in HoL?

Answer 5

discuss matters of state, question govt, investigate issues, work with commons

Question 6

How is a bill passed?

Answer 6

first reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading, House of Lords stages, Royal Assent

Question 7

What is secondary legislation?

Answer 7

secondary legislation is law created by ministers under powers given to them by an Act of Parliament. Used to fill im details, set dates for provisions of an act, or amend existing laws

Question 8

Parliamentary Privilege CS: Layla Moran

Answer 8

2022, used PP to name 35 people she thought were Russian Oligarchs so should be sanctioned