Parts of Parliament Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the composition of Parliament.
A
House of Commons
House of Lords
Crown in Parliament
2
Q
What is the House of Commons?
A
Known as the lower house, made up of democratically elected members (MPs) who represent constituencies.
3
Q
What is the House of Lords?
A
Made up over 800 members, with majority being life peers. The remaining members consist of hereditary peers and Lords Spiritual.
4
Q
What is the Crown in Parliament?
A
Made up of the King and the Government, the Crown gives the ‘Royal Assent’ to Bills.
5
Q
What is the King’s role?
A
The King is promoted through hereditary position, and formally opens each Parliamentary session by giving the King’s speech. This sets out the Government agenda for the session.
