parliament Flashcards
how many members are there in the HOC
650
is the hoc elected
yes
back bencher
mp or member of the House of Lords who does not hold a ministerial or shadow ministerial position
frontbencher
an mp or member of the lords who holds a ministerial or shadow ministerial position
average mp salary in 2016
75,000
who regulates and pays MPs parliamentary expenses
independent parliamentary sales authority
what is parliamentary privilege
legal immunity enjoyed by members of parliament - particularly their right to free speech in parliament
who are whips
party officials responsible for ensuring that MPs turn up to votes and follow party instructions on how to vote
what is a division
vote in parliament
what is a three line whip
strict instruction to attend and vote according to party line or face disciplinary action
how is the speaker elected
by MPs in a secret ballot
what is the only situation in which the speaker votes
when there is a tie
importance of Michael Martin
first speaker to be forced from office in 174 years
resigned in 2009
criticised for handling of MPS scandal
who is the current speaker
John bercow
hereditary peer
member of the lords who since 1999 has been selected from those who inherited their title
