Political System Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of parliament is the British Parliament
A
A legislative assembly
One of the earliest ones in the world
Exists since the 13th century
2
Q
What’s the Bill of RIghts ? When was it created ?
A
1689
Parliament gains supremacy over the monarch
3
Q
What roles/functions does the British parliament have ?
A
-check the work of gvrt (scrutiny)
-law making ; legislation
-debating imp/current issues
-managing gvrt spending ; budgeting/taxes
4
Q
Whats the Parliament called ?
A
Westminster
5
Q
How many chambres does it ? and what is it called ?
A
It’s a bicameral (Two chambre):
-House of Commons
-House of Lords
6
Q
Roles of House of Commons
A
MPs elected through general elections
Discuss legislation
Holds gvrt accountable
Can remove gvrt by vote
7
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