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Parliament Flashcards

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1
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How many MPs are there in Parliament?

A

650

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What is parliament?

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An assembly that has the power to debate and make laws

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What is the legislature?

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The branch of government responsible for passing laws

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What is the head of state?

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The chief public representative of a country, such as a monarch or president

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What are the functions of parliament?

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Legislation
Scrutiny and accountability
representation
recruitment of ministers
legitimacy
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What did Labour`s 1999 Lords Reform Act result in?

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92 hereditary peers (665 lost their right to attend or vote)

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