Parliamentary Legislation Flashcards
1
Q
No. of people in the House of Commons?
A
650
2
Q
How is a person made an MP?
A
Elected by their individual constituencies every 5 years
3
Q
How is government formed?
A
The party with the most candidates across the MPs win the election
4
Q
What is the role of the House of Commons?
A
Debate, study and vote on laws
5
Q
How many people are there in the House of Lords?
A
- 800 peers
- 26 Bishops
6
Q
How do people enter the House of Lords?
A
Via nomination
7
Q
How did inheriting a seat in the House of Lords come to an end?
A
House of Lords Act 1999
8
Q
What is the role of the House of Lords?
A
They study the work of the Commons and scrutinise and amend proposed laws
